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“META is activate in the field of visual arts since 1995. The idea is to create and promote a contemporary cultural discourse, with the accent on collaboration between different sciences and visual arts; to promote contemporary Romanian art and to establish regional and European networks of cooperation in the...”

“This association set up in 1993 covers about 20 quality publishers in Romania. It is responsable for the international promotion of Romanian books and literature. Yearly, it organises the "Bookarest", the Romanian book fair. The website gives account of its members details and events calendar.”

“An international classical music festival and competition for violin, piano and composition in memory of Romanian composer George Enescu. Firstly held in 1958 it takes place in September in different venues in Bucharest, Iasi and Sibiu. The website informs about the events calendar as well as calls for applications.”

“Federation of professional organisations grouping art creators and performers, it operates as a mean of communication, mutual information and common action of the member unions in the development of projects and programmes meant to defend artists´ status and creativity and to promote the image of the professional artist within...”

“The "Ministerul Culturii si Cultelor" is responsable for the cultural and religious affairs in Romania. The website is full of links and resources showcasing the Ministry policy, programmes and actions and linking to other nation-wide organisations and projects as well as international. This website mostly available in Romanian, but it displays...”

“We connect people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and build lasting relationships between the UK and other countries.”

“ The following article is a review of the conference organised by the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (Netpac), held in Delhi from the 18-22 August 2010. In addition to interesting reflections, a selection of resources will be highlighted in order offer an insight into Asian independent films and their distribution. ”

“CPPC is among Romania’s leading training providers in the cultural field. The training focuses on culture (cultural heritage, library, performing arts), IT (basic training, web design and DTP), project management (including PR and communication), and human resources. The involvement of the Centre in the life of Romanian cultural institutions...”

“The Romanian Cultural Institute, a public body founded in 2003, is tasked with raising the profile of Romanian culture around the world. In order to achieve this, it spreads information and spearheads cultural projects involving Romanian artists and writers.”

“The Romanian Information Center is a Romanian governmental organization positioned as a focal point amid the information flow between Romania and the European environment in Brussels. We are a proactive supplier of information about Romania and its contribution to the European Union. The Romanian Information Center operates as a...”

“ The Arts Council of Mongolia(ACM), with the support of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the ...”

“A walk through the gallery district 798 in Beijing opens up a number of perspectives on the varied scope of works being created by contemporary Chinese artists today. It also gives the spectator an update on the contemporary visual art markets of Hong Kong, Korea and even Europe.”

“The Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS) will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its 2010 General Conference in Paris, which will be held at the musée du quai Branly. ”

“Centro Nacional de Cultura (CNC) was founded in 1945 as an “intellectuals’ club” in which to exchange ideas. It was the brainchild of a group of monarchists who wished to defend a free culture. ...”

“"Miso Music Portugal is a music organisation that also hosts the Portuguese Music Information Centre (MIC). Miso Music aims to promote and create conditions for music creation and producing, especially providing training in the new communication and information technologies. It also pleads for the promotion and safeguard, but also...”

“alkantara adopted its current name in 2005. It started out in 1993 as a small Portuguese dance platform called Danças na Cidade, with the mission of making visible the work of the first generation of choreographers working in contemporary dance in Portugal. The success of the first editions of...”

“The Orient Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the maintenance and strengthening of the historical and cultural ties between Portugal and the countries of the Far East. It is based in Lisbon and has delegations in Macao, India and East Timor. As the institution was conceived in mid-80´s in Macao,...”

“Since the 70´s this art biennial has shaken and put Vila Nova de Cerveira, a town in the northwest coast of Portugal, close to the border to Spain, in the international visual arts map scene. Started up as an initiative of a group of artists, it grew into a...”

“The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese private institution of public utility whose statutory aims are in the fields of arts, charity, education and science. Created by a clause in Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian's will, the Foundation's statutes were approved in 1956. ...”

“The Jorge Álvares Foundation, founded on December 14 1999, is a private institution with corporate identity. It aims to engage in activities of a cultural, scientific, artistic and social nature; such activities are to be carried out, namely, within the framework of an inter-cultural dialogue, bearing in mind the...”

“The Ministry of Culture is the government department whose job is to pursue a global and coordinated policy in the area of Culture and related fields. It has, as its mission, to improve the conditions of access for citizens to Culture and, at the same time, to uphold...”

“The Instituto Camões (IC) is the Portuguese implementing agency for external cultural and educational policy. It operates under the responsibility of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs but has administrative autonomy. Its purpose is to promote Portuguese culture and language abroad.”

“SPA - Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores (Portuguese Society of Authors) is a limited liability cooperative, established in 1925 to Manage Author's Rights. It is the sole entity of its kind in Portugal, representing more than 20,000 Portuguese authors and authors from about 200 sister societies spread throughout 90 foreign...”

“The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of the Philippines through its mandated functions such as the formulation of policies for the development of culture and the arts. It is the over-all coordinating body that systematizes national efforts towards...”

“The National Museum (NM) is the repository and guardian of the Philippines' natural and cultural heritage. As one of the lead government cultural agencies, it is tasked to achieve the goals of instilling cultural consciousness and a sense of pride and nationalism among Filipino citizens through its activities covering...”

“The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) is a special school founded on June 11, 1977 and established by Presidential Decree (PD) 1287. In 1990, under Executive Order 420, the school was converted into a regular government agency attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) and implements its...”

“The CCP Dance School (CCPDS) is the professional training ground of the country’s most promising young talents in dance. It's unique curriculum encompasses various dance styles and techniques, the systematized method and approach to instruction takes highly into account children’s anatomy at various ages and levels so that the...”

“The Museo Pambata is a children's interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. It is in a sense an alternative to the formal classroom environment where learning resembles a one-way street – the teacher imparts knowledge and the students absorb it. ...”

“The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) was founded in 1987 and has established itself as the pre-eminent classical ballet company in the Philippines today. It was borne out of an alliance of leading dance groups in the eighties but immediately won recognition as a resident ballet company of the Cultural...”

“Kalinawa Art Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the finest Indigenous Peoples Art of the Philippines to the world. The foundation facilitates fine art and visual art shows and auctions for artist communities, a kind of art celebration that provides opportunities for Indigenous People to earn a...”

“The Integrate Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) is a leading Philippine dance-theater and drama company whose world-acclaimed productions integrate the dance, music, and arts traditions of the South where it is based. IPAG is the Philippines' Ambassadors-of-Goodwill in extensive world tours and nationwide performances having performed a repertoire of over...”

“The Museum and Center is a primary source of historical information on Philippine art and culture embracing and covering the entire range of Philippine artistic creativity from the 1880’s to the present. It is located in the vicinity of the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City.”

“The Sinag Tala is an organization that has it first objective to promote and support young performing artists of the Philippines in the filed of classical, choral and ethnic music through concerts, recordings and innovative performances. Later the organization begins to expand its direction into promoting artists in other...”

“Lopez Memorial Museum offers a complete book and memorabilia collection of Jose Rizal, the Philippine National hero. The museum also has a huge painting collection of Luna and Hidalgo; famous Filipino painters lived during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines.”

“Metropolitan Museum of Manila brings art to all levels of the local and international community. The museum situates arts within the context of Philippines history and society as a premier museum of modern and contemporary art in the Philippines, specialized in Visual Arts. The Met Museum not...”

“Jazz Society of the Philippines is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a home of Pinoy jazz. It was established to propagate Pinoy jazz in the midst of the global community, as a part of the evolution of jazz that started with the African-Americans in the...”

“The Filipinas Heritage Library is a division of the Ayala Foundation. A research center in the Philippines that houses over 10,000 contemporary volumes on Philippine history, art, language, religion, and the social sciences, and over 2,000 rare titles of books on microfiche. With its venture on the...”

“Museum Foundation of the Philippines is an organization dedicated to developing greater awareness and appreciation in the Filipino people of our country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage in partnership with the National Museum..”

“The call for applications for the 2011 UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries is now now open. Residencies in different arts disciplines available in countries around the world for artists aged 25-35.”

“Based in a modern planned satellite city of Seoul, Anyang Public Art Project 2010 is an inquiry about the idea, belief and structure of NEW COMMUNITY, with artists from Asia, Europe and North America.”

“The 4th ASEM Culture Ministers’ Meeting (4th CMM) will be held in Poznan, Poland on 8-10 September 2010. The theme of this meeting is “Heritage and the Challenges of the Present”.”

“Hiraya gallery is a virtual space of contemporary art in the Philippines. It promotes unknown new artists, and provides refuge to the unpopular ones. Hiraya gravitates towards artists, regardless of their artistic background, medium or styles, whose technical competence and creativity are matched only by their dedication, high-mindedness,...”

“Dulaang UP is the official performing theater group of the University of the Philippines. It is based at the UP Department of Speech and Communication and Theater Arts which runs the sole formal, theater training program leading to an undergraduate, graduate degrees, as well as certificate course. It...”

“The official website of the National Fund for Cultural Heritage (NFCH). Among others, the fund promotes the conservation and preservation of the national heritage of Pakistan. Apart from this, the NFCH aims to strengthen cooperation between national and international organisations which are involved in cultural heritage projects. The site...”

“Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is funded by the Ministry of Culture of Pakistan. PNCA was established in 1973 to protect, promote and disseminate Pakistani Arts and Culture at home and abroad. The organisation has a strong Islamic identity which...”

“The page of VASL Triangle Arts Trust, a Pakistani artist's led initiative which runs artist-in-residency programmes and local and international workshops. The VASL residency programme has operated since 2003, offering housing to international and Pakistani visual artists. Another residency programme run by VASL Triangle Arts Trust is organised as...”

“An institution which runs diverse art venues – an open air theatre, auditoriums, and an exhibition space with a permanent collection of Pakistani “old masters”. Its mission is to promote and preserve Pakistani art tradition and to support artists from all genres financially and otherwise. Apart from this, the...”

“An association of artists from all genres, academics, journalists lawyers and peace activists, dedicated to upholding democratic values and the multi-culturalism of Pakistan. Among others, Alaap organises the annual Alaap Lahore Festival of Arts (ALFA), which has about 20,000 visitors. The site includes the mission statement of the association...”

“A cultural events calendar, a networking and management tool dedicated to support artists and cultural organisers. Ongoing events can be registered free of cost on the Danka site. The site gives a good account on the cultural scene and activities of Pakistan’s cultural capitals Lahore and Karachi. Danka is...”

“A platform for the promotion and analyses of art, architecture, design and other disciplines of humanities and social sciences. The Research and Publication Center (RPC), National College of Arts Lahore publishes literature and reference material relevant to Pakistan. The Center also provides research facilities to encourage and enable independent...”

“"VASL (which means "to come together" or "a meeting point") is an artists'-led collective that has been running workshops and residencies in Karachi for the last 7 years. Vasl brings together local and international artists for a period of intensive exchange of ideas and art practice. They are...”

“Former part of the division of the Ministry of Education of Pakistan, the Ministry of Culture works on promoting an education in art and culture and supporting the sustainable development of Pakistan art, culture and archeology. The main responsibility of this Division relates to the promotion of education...”

“VASL (which means "to come together" or "a meeting point") is an artists'-led collective that has been running workshops and residencies in Karachi for the last 7 years. Vasl brings together local and international artists for a period of intensive exchange of ideas and art practice. They are...”

“The Kara Film Festival is a celebration of the moving image and of storytelling. The goal is to promote an appreciation of the art and craft of filmmaking among a wide population as well as to encourage creativity and high standards among filmmakers.A space for alternative and independent cinema...”

“Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is an independent media research, documentation and training centre working to promote and defend freedom of press. Activities include, Seminars and workshops on issues in mass communication,Training for journalists, Development of training materials for journalists, Professional research and documentation on media in Pakistan”

“Pakistan's Largest Arts Website, with the greatest exclusive collection of videos, paintings & photographs. Our objective is to preserve the arts, culture and talent of Pakistan.”

“It started as a Theatre Museum, established in 1924 but only opened its doors to the public with its library and exhibitions in the mid 1960's. It became the Nederlands Theater Instituut only in the late 1970's. Its objective is to make a contribution to the knowledge and opinion...”

“SICA acts as an international arts desk and helps Dutch and non-Dutch organisations to find their ways in the field of international cultural activities by providing information about opportunities, possible partner organisations, Dutch cultural activities and projects, financial mechanisms and networks. It encourages the coordination of international cultural activities...”

“Springdance is a unique dance festival in the Netherlands which focus on current developments in international contemporary dance and constantly seeks to renew and and broaden the concept of dance. Held every year in April, the two-weeks festival brings the international world of contemporary dance and performance to the...”

“Music Center the Netherlands (MCN) is the resource and promotion center for the professional music world. Its mission is to propagate and enhance the position of Dutch musical life, both nationally and internationally. It was formed in 2008 by merging Donemus, Gaudeamus, De Kamervraag, the Dutch Pop &...”

“The Chinese European Art Center (CEAC) was founded by Mrs. Ineke Gudmundsson ( Netherlands ) and Xiamen University Art College in 1999. CEAC is a non-profit cultural institution operating in the field of visual arts, design, architecture, literature and music. CEAC is part of Xiamen University but operates independently....”

“The ICN is an independent knowledge institute for the preservation and management of moveable cultural heritage. It has four core tasks: advising on the preservation and management of collections, carrying out research, training restorers and managing the ICN collection. The combination of consultancy, research, education and collection management in a...”

“Though it exists in its current form since 2002, the Dutch archives service is now 200 years old. It is the leading centre for the study of Dutch history and culture. As the "national memory", it manages not only historic government records but also the archives of private individuals...”

“Affiliated with the Netherlands Film Fund, it is the official marketing & promotion agency for Dutch film. The organisation offers a wide variety of services for Dutch filmmakers and producers to enhance the perception of Dutch filmmaking worldwide. It acts as a consultant to many festival programmers when Dutch...”

“An important art-historical information centre. Its extensive collections relate to western art from the Middle Ages to the present. Documentation about Dutch art forms is the main core of the collections. The RKD is an essential resource for art historians and anyone else interested in art. Visitors to the site...”

“The national agency responsible for supporting film production and cinema in the Netherlands. The Fund's operations cover participation in development, production, distribution and marketing. It is also responsible for promoting a good climate for the national film industry. The Film Fund was created in 1993 by merging two other...”

“The Dutch government believes it is important to promote popular participation in cultural expressions. The website gives acount of its policy and action programmes in the different artistic and cultural fields at national and international level. There are links to organisations and webresources in the sector.”

“The Mondriaan Foundation was established in 1994 to stimulate visual arts, design and cultural heritage from the Netherlands. It is committed to strengthening the international position of contemporary visual arts and design by offering financial support to enable institutions, companies and authorities, both national and international, to reach their...”

“The Fund aims at stimulating the quality and availability of Dutch and Frisian literature, as well as literature translated into Dutch and Frisian. The Foundation offers literary authors and translators the financial scope to work on a professional basis, by providing work and travel grants to writers and translators...”

“Trans Artists is an independent foundation that informs artists of any discipline about international artist-in-residence programs and other opportunities for artists to stay and work in the Netherlands and abroad. Besides artists, it aims also at organizations that are involved in offering international residency opportunities as residential art centres,...”

“The KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Carribean Studies at Leiden was founded in 1851 for the advancement of the study of the anthropology, linguistics, social sciences, and history of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Area, and the Caribbean. Special emphasis is laid on the former Dutch colonies of...”

“The Holland Festival has been the trend-setting performance arts festival in the Netherlands since 1947. Held annually in June, it offers the public exceptional work at the internal level and the quality that the Dutch public cannot experience anywhere else. One of its objectives is to bring together...”

“Our work includes designing bilateral or multilateral projects, providing information and advice and brokering partnerships, and fits within the following strategic themes:Open Europe: intercultural networks and partnerships for a more tolerant and inclusive Europe.Competitive Europe: education and skills for a globalising Europe.Creative Europe: networks and partnerships for a knowledge...”

“Believing that culture is a factor of social and economic development, the Ministry, after the EU accession that brought the possibility of long-term strategic planning, undertook a thorough diagnosis of the cultural sector. This evaluation lead to the definition of the national strategy for culture development for the period...”

“Established in 2004 by the Polish Ministry of Culture, the Book Institute’s basic aims are to influence the reading public and to popularise books and reading within Poland, as well as to promote Polish literature worldwide. It organises literary programmes in book fairs, appearances by Polish writers at literary...”

“The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is a government cultural institution which aims to popularise Polish culture around the world and cooperate on cultural projects with countries all over the world, in accordance with the fundamental guidelines of Poland's foreign policy and cultural policy. The Institute works together with Polish...”

“An independent cultural studies research centre operating in the third sector in Poland. The Foundation analyses the relations between culture and social development. It aims at exploring culture mainly as a factor of Poland's development. Thus, along with many other European partners, it has been conducting research, providing expertise...”

“Polish Film Institute (PFI) was established in 2005 in accordance with the new cinematography law, to provide the Polish film industry with the modern mechanism of support - from the development of projects, production, promotion, distribution and circulation of Polish and European films. It supports films from concept to...”

“The International Cultural Centre was found in 1991, in a historic moment for Poland and Europe and thus explores issues such as the multicultural character of Central Europe, cultural heritage and a new philosophy of its preservation, the essence on the European civilisation, identity and collective memory and the...”

“Created in 1956, the Warsaw Autumn is the only festival in Poland on an international scale and with an international status, dedicated to contemporary music. It is organised by the Polish Composers' Union. One of the organizers' main goal is to present new music from Poland and abroad. At...”

“Managed by the Theatrical Institute, this portal displays a diversity of news and facts on the theatre scene in Poland. It also provides directories of theatre professionals, institutions, performances and venues.”

“The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.The educational activities of our Polish operation include: teaching of English in its renowned language centres in Warsaw and Kracow, providing access to extensive British literature and cultural resources through a countrywide network of British...”

“The Polish Institutes have the function of competent centers that promote knowledge about Poland by conducting information and education activities and by assuring the presence of Poland in the cultural life of the countries of residence. Their main duties include introducing the Polish culture in the major centers of...”

“The National Museum of Myanmar covers objects and ideas from prehistory to the 20th century. It contains a broad range of objects, including natural history objects, archaeological findings, historical and cultural history objects as well as paintings and other works of art. Particularly interesting might be its section on...”

“An independent non-profit resource development centre for culture and the arts. NICA is presented on the Artstream website of Myanmar. NICA’s mission is to identify arts and cultural sectors in Myanmar which are in need of resources and to reach out to artist initiatives, organisations and projects outside the...”

“A Fine Art Centre and Child Art Training School presented on the Artstream Myanmar website. Panthu Sandar Fine Art Centre and Child Art Training School is run by Myanmar artists. The Centre aims to develop “child art skills” in the creative arts, in particular “child art painting”. Apart...”

“Yadanapura features articles and news on the Myanmar (and global) artscene, and includes a directory of local artists with artist statements. It promotes galleries via its “gallery of the month” section and also selects an “artist of the week”. The site also includes an online shop and a...”

“Theatre of the Disturbed is a multimedia theatre group founded by Myanmar artist Nyan Lin Htet in collaboration with French Musician LorèneTamain in order to promote contemporary theatre and performance art in Myanmar as well as intercultural exchange in the sphere of contemporary arts between Myanmar and other countries. Since...”

“A Mongolian arts and culture news website and a portal linking to diverse arts-related organisations and private enterprises in Mongolia. MongolianArtist.com provides up-to-date news on the Mongolian arts and culture scene, and also features national and international news from other fields like economy and politics. The site incl.udes a...”

“A Mongolian non-governmental organisation with the mission to promote Mongolian arts and culture abroad and to foster cross-cultural awareness. For this purpose, The International Cultural Exchange Society (ICES) funds travel costs of Mongolian artists. At the same time, it introduces artists from other countries to perform in Mongolia. It...”

“A national non-profit arts organisation which aims to promote Mongolian fine art and crafts. The Union of Mongolian Artists (UMA) promotes art works of Mongolian artists in Mongolia and overseas. Apart from this, it assists in establishing collaboration of Mongolian artists with partners abroad. Annually, UMA awards artists for...”

“Information on the Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery can be found on the site on Mongolian museums Museums.MN. The Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery (MNMAG) exhibits Mongolian modern and contemporary visual art works from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. It also runs thematic and specialized...”

“An institution for the collection, preservation, and sharing of Mongolia’s traditional artistic heritage. The Mongolia National Fine Arts Museum, popularly known as The Zanabazar Museum, was founded with the objective of collecting, preserving and displaying Mongolia's traditional (pre-communism) fine arts. The museum houses the largest collection of Mongolian Buddhist...”

“An annual international festival of actual music and a Gobi summer academy. President of the festival is the German conductor and professor Bernhard Wulff. Roaring Hooves is a new music festival which takes place in the Gobi desert. The festival was initiated 1999. It invites artists from diverse European...”

“The mission of the Arts Council of Mongolia is to promote and advocate for the sustainable development of arts and culture and the preservation of the cultural heritage of Mongolia . In order to achieve its mission, ACM carries out activities in four program areas as well as Advocacy, Arts...”

“"Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti" was set up in 1992 by a small group of Malta's cultural heritage enthusiasts with the backing of Government. It takes an educational role aiming at advancing and enriching the understanding and awareness of the Maltese cultural heritage, through research, exhibitions, and publications. This Foundation has...”

“An agency set up in 2002 entrusted with the management of national museums and heritage sites and their collections in Malta and Gozo, including seven UNESCO world heritage sites. The national heritage policy recognises four key areas namely management, conservation, interpretation and marketing, thus it bases all its activities...”

“Founded in 1968, it was originally known as the Manoel Theatre Orchestra. It comprised a number of musicians who previously formed part of a chamber orchestra in the employ of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Navy (Malta). Then it became the orchestra in residence at the homonymous theatre and...”

“The mission of this governmental body is to ensure the protection, accessibility and promotion of Malta’s cultural heritage. On its website you can find detailed information on the organisation´s various projects and activities, legislation frameworks and other documentation and publication on the issue of heritage as well as a...”

“Opened its doors in 2000 to push forward Malta's cultural aspirations by supporting the contemporary creative scene but also to reflect and support the country's traditional and historical heritage and culture. The Centre welcomes both local and foreign artists, writers, singers and actors, dancers, musicians as well as thinkers,...”

“The core objective of this organisation is to be a bold and daring expression of Malta’s cultural and artistic identity in a manner that is enjoyable and accessible to all segments of society.”

“Built in 1731 by the Portuguese António Manoel de Vilhena and despite its age and complex history, it continues to be a living theatre, with a season running from October to May. The Manoel promotes local talent in all fields of the dramatic arts: Maltese opera singers participate and...”

“A government body pertaining to the promotion, development and support of the audiovisual and film industry. It has the responsibility to assist the production of films, the set up of production industries and to market the locations, facilities, skills, talent and expertise available in Malta in order to attract...”

“A non-governmental organisation active in the field of heritage preservation that looks after several historic buildings and sites in Malta open to the public. Some of its goals include the encouragement of a better understanding and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Maltese islands and the establishment of...”

“The IMC shall advance and promote the culture of Malta in all its historical and contemporary manifestations and such other expressions of Maltese Cultural Life as the IMC Board of Governments considers s appropriate.”

“The Malta Arts Festival is a festival that include Maltese and foreign artists in the areas of music, theatre, dance and visual arts.”

“The Actors Studio was set up in April of 1989 with the following objectives: staging meaningful theatre, nurturing Performing Arts in the young, providing training in acting, music, dance, creative movement, creative writing, singing and production. The other priority of The Actors Studio was to set up performance venues...”

“NN Gallery is a private commercial gallery that represents many senior, established and young contemporary Malaysian artists, by organizing numerous solo and group art exhibitions. The gallery also has exhibited works by artists from other countries and organises talks, book launches, charity musical concerts and other events at its...”

“Victorian Theatre Company (2002) is an enterprise aiming to find, train and nurture young adults to involve themselves actively in the organization, conceptualization, creation, and fruition of artistic activities such as theatre. The Company decided to re-focus the efforts on the development of the speech & drama courses. Focussed...”

“Founded by Chae Lian & Richard Harding Gardner in 2001 and developed it into Malaysia’s busiest commercial theatre company. Gardner & Wife presents fun theatre for Malaysian audiences, ranging from classic farce comedies to quirky, off-Broadway musicals, audience winning fringe acts and award-winning West End plays.”

“Artseni Gallery, with its philosophy of art, life and learning, exists to provide a platform for both the artist and the public. For the public, Artseni is a gallery in which they can obtain a personal view of an artist’s portfolio. For the artist, Artseni is a space for...”

“GALERI PETRONAS is located at the base of the PETRONAS Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It is owned and funded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), the national oil and gas corporation of Malaysia. PETRONAS set up the gallery to help promote the development and preservation of art in Malaysia. The...”

“Taksu (1994) is recognized as one of the most successful commercial galleries in South Asia with galleries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Singapore and Langkawi Malaysia. The gallery is a “pro profit” organisation who is mandate to provide international art to their clientele and to assist the artist in the...”

“Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 square metres, situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens. The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia...”

“Founded in 2001, MyDance Alliance brings together dance practitioners and dance enthusiasts to support and promote dance in Malaysia. A network organisation with local and international links, MyDance Alliance is a member of the World Dance Alliance. MyDance Alliance aims to support and promote the many forms of dance...”

“The Philharmonic Society of Selangor is one of the oldest and most established music societies in Malaysia. Founded in 1958, it has gone on to forge a reputation for staging memorable productions of quality. Enshrined within its Rules and Constitution are the two pillars on which the Society was...”

“Formed in 1983, the Heritage of Malaysia Trust has played a distinctive role in the promotion of the preservation and conservation of Malaysia’s built heritage. The Heritage of Malaysia Trust has following goals: to create awareness and public support for conservation so as to ensure the survival of our...”

“The Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA, 1967) wants to provide the most conducive learning environment for an affordable and quality education in the field of arts and design, as the Institute pursuits creative excellence. The emphasis is placed on the mastery of creative skills, in-depth inquires, conceptual development, critical...”

“The Department of Museums, Malaysia, holds the responsibilities to preserve and disseminate knowledge on towards conserving, preserving and historical, cultural and natural heritage in its effort to encourage awareness among the public on richness of the country's historical, cultural and natural heritage. These efforts will assist to create a...”

“Dating back from 1965, the Institute Of Arts Melaka Malaysia is supported by the state government of Malaysia, in the hope that the institute can create Malacca's own artistic community who are experts in various types of field. In the early days, the Institute conducted short courses for arts...”

“The National Library of Malaysia aims to be an excellent and premier library in this region that can provide and channel reference and research information in various media for all levels of society in the country. The Institute wants to ensure that all Malaysians regardless of their status and...”

“The Annexe Gallery, located behind the recently rebranded Central Market, was launched in January 2007 as a centre for contemporary arts. The Annexe Gallery provides spaces for the ongoing expression of present generations – whether they are artists or audiences, locals and even, tourists. It hopes to bring together...”

“Established on 1.12.1957, the National Archives of Malaysia desire to mould a knowledgeable nation that values its national heritage, by acquiring, conserving and preserving the national heritage. The National Archives should become a national resource and research centre, that popularizes the archives and national heritage. Furthermore, the National Archives...”

“Since its inception in 1984, Five Arts Centre aims in championing the Malaysian identity in creativity and the arts. Five Arts Centre is a collective of artists and producers, managed by the Arts Network Asia (ANA) from 2004-2006 and has been dedicated to generating alternative art forms and images...”

“Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), or PentasSeni KL. KLPAC is a not-for-profit company dedicated to the practice of traditional and contemporary performing arts, as well as education and community outreach. It was set-up by 3 performing arts organisations in May 2004- Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia, YTL Corporation Berhad...”

“Malaysia National Film Development (or FINAS) was formed in 1981, as the result from the recommendations by the National Film Development Committee, in charge of outlining the ways to improve Malaysian film industry. So, as objective they have to promote, maintain, and facilitate film production development in Malaysia, and...”

“The Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) aims to be a body dynamic and major country broadcasting world standard, by publishing entertainment, information and programs, radio (1921) and viable television (1963) compete by using state-of-the-art technology and fulfil taste audience direction achieve the country ' vision. RTM has marked another milestone...”

“The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO, 1998) wants to be an example of harmony among different cultures and nationalities. The MPO’s mission is to nurture an interest in classical music in Malaysia, a key component of this being the encouragement of home-grown talent. ENCOUNTER, the MPO Education and Outreach Programme,...”

“Leading publisher of Malaysian Literature in English, .Silverfish Books was established in 1999 as an independent bookshop focusing on literature, philosophy, religion and areas which are either neglected or not addressed intelligently in the mainstream book stores. It brands itself as a book-boutique. They also organise book events,...”

“Experimental Musicians and Artists Co-operative Malaysia (EMACM) is a collaborative project dedicated to the facilitation, publication and exposure of creative and experimental works from the region. We primarily support works that have encountered difficulties through conventional channels. One of its known programmes is the The SicKL Open Lab (SOL)...”

“The Malaysian Composers Collective aims to:Promote and raise awareness of Malaysian composers and their music Provide more opportunities for Malaysian music to be performed locally and regionally.”

“the institute provides a range of 3-year Diploma courses in the field of art, design and music with comprehensive and well designed course contents.”

“The Neumünster Abbey is one of the city of Luxembourg's most important historic sites and it is nowadays a multicultural centre under the unifying motto imposed by its history: "dialogue of cultures and a culture of dialogue". As part of a network of similar centres all over Europe, it...”

“Museums of Lithuania gives a panorama of the Lithuanian museums and displays information on museums, galleries and exhibition halls, allowing searches by region, theme and administrative type. The site links also to other museums and heritage related organisations around the world.”

“Young Artists.lt is supported by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture and coordinated by the Lithuanian Institute, it aims to present young artists from different disciplines and their works.”

“Lithuanian Culture and Art Institutions (culture.lt) offers links to webpages on Lithuanian art, institutions and publications such as newspapers and magazines.”

“Lithuanian Art Bank describes itself as "the biggest national art e-gallery in Europe". The site features artists profiles and their works, and provides news on the national and also international arts scene.”

“Contemporary Art Center (CAC) is a large venue for contemporary art originated from the Lithuanian Museum of Art. It is committed to developing a broad range of international and Lithuanian exhibition projects and also presents a wide range of public programs including lectures, seminars, performances, film and video screenings,...”

“Lithuanian Filmmakers Union (LKS) unites professional filmmakers of all fields, and takes up in its tasks: formation and integration of cinema policy into the overall Lithuanian culture policy context, making public the relevant problems of filmmakers society, analysis and search for possible solutions, initiation of laws, coherent with cinema.”

“Lithuanian Dance Information Centre is a nongovernmental organization established in 1995 by private initiative. It is a unique institution of its kind in Lithuania entirely dedicated to dance. The main task of LDIC is to disseminate information about dance in all possible ways in Lithuania and abroad. ...”

“Theatre and Cinema Information and Education Centre (TCIEC) was founded to initiate and develop local and international theatre and film projects that encourage artistic and infrastructural changes of the performing arts in Lithuania. Since 1999 it promotes the "New Drama Action", an annual international new dramaturgy and theatre festival...”

“The Ministry of Culture is the governmental body of the Republic of Lithuania in charge of formulating and implementing the state culture policies in the fields of professional and amateur art, theatre, music, fine arts, cinema, museums, libraries, publication as well as in the area targeted at the safeguard...”

“Lithuanian Writers' Union Publishers (1990) publishes yearly around 60 books with a very wide scope: new books by Lithuanian authors, including prose, poetry, essays, memoirs and critical studies, also books for children, the first books by young authors, books from the literary canon and exiled authors as well as...”

“Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre (LMIPC) was established in 1995 on the initiative of the Lithuanian Composers' Union. From 2001 LMIPC functions as a non-governmental public company, founded by the Lithuanian Composers' Union. From 2006  LMIPC runs also Music Export Lithuania project. ...”

“Arts Factory / Menu faktura was launched in June 2005. Since then it is the biggest website for those interested in the performing arts, news, reviews and trends in Lithuanian theatre. Arts Factory aims to bring up and educate theatre audience, which is constantly increasing in number, and acquaint...”

“Arts Printing House or (Menu spaustuve in Lithuanian) is a unique creative phenomenon in Lithuania, a vibrating performing arts venue and a meeting place for artistic souls. The space was a former printing house which was then converted into a communist printing house for main newspapers of the regime in...”

“The Open Society Fund - Lithuania (OSFL) is one of the network of foundations established since 1985 in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Haiti by George Soros, the US financier and a prominent late 20th-century philanthropist. The OSFL launched its activities in October 1990 as an independent,...”

“This website is a portal providing information on art in Lithuania and abroad: from photo gallery and artists profiles to events calendar of exhibitions and art fairs.”

“The purpose of the Lithuanian Film Centre is to promote Lithuanian Cinematography. The principal goal of the LFC is to collect information about Lithuanian film artists and provide the latest news about Lithuanian Cinema.”

“The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is a university type state institution of higher education, which trains highly qualified professionals in music, theatre, and multimedia arts.”

“Latvian Culture Vortal is a portal that reflects current Latvian culture through outstanding personalities, major future projects and icons from its cultural heritage. It is managed by the Ministry of Culture.”

“The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia is the state governing institution, which organizes and coordinates state culture policy and cultural educational policy. The fields under the jurisdiction of this Ministry are: libraries; museums; Music; fine art; amateur and folk art; theatre; literature; film art; cultural education;...”

“The New Theatre Institute of Latvia (NTIL) is a centre serving the existing and emerging performing arts professionals, including theatre, dance, circus, interdisciplinary approaches, their audiences with a focus on international cooperation. It intends to encourage the development of the independent performing arts scene in Latvia with an aim...”

“Music in Latvia is a portal on Latvian music providing information and links to composers, musicologists, critics, music related publications and abstracts of musicology research, ensembles and groups, institutions and other organisations. Its "what’s new?" section displays announcements of musical festivities, workshops and all other sorts of music related...”

“Latvian Literature Centre (LLC, 2002) gives access and promote internationally Latvian literature in all its genres. The centre is responsible for a magazine on Latvian literature, it promotes the translation of works as it provides support for foreign publishers. The website also announces events and news, and provides links...”

“Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA, 1993) serves as a platform for promotion and dissemination of contemporary art processes. Basic tasks are to promote and integrate local contemporary art processes in the international art scene, to collect, update and disseminate information about Latvian contemporary art, as well as to...”

“The Latvian Music Information Centre (LMIC, 2002) keeps a focus in Latvian contemporary and classical music, composers, performers, concert organisers and devotees. It displays information not only on composers and their artistic works, but also on the Latvian music scene - concerts, festivals, competitions and music institutions. The Centre...”

“The National Film Centre of Latvia Established (1991) was founded under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture to administer financial support to Latvian films, to prepare legal acts and Governmental documents securing the functioning of filmmaking in Latvia, to preserve the national audiovisual heritage, to promote Latvian films...”

“Homos Novus International Festival of Contemporary Theatre (1995) is organized by the New Theatre Institute of Latvia, it is the most significant theatre festival in Latvia, taking place once in two years. The aim of “Homo Novus” is not only to provoke the theatres of Latvia and the spectators...”

“Latvian Concerts (Latvijas Koncerti) wants to organise and develop the professional concert life in Latvia by implementing an activities programme to respond to the public’s aspiration for music and to inspire the development of Latvian contemporary music creation. The organisation is a representative of the interests of the creative...”

“The main areas of research of the LAC academic staff and students are the general theory and history of culture, drama, the sociology of culture, the philosophy of art. In compliance with the study profile of the LAC there are also important artistic and creative activities besides research. They...”

“In Latvia the British Council meets the aspirations of young Latvians by creating opportunities in education, English language learning and cultural exchange. It works with partners, both Latvian and British, to showcase British excellence, innovation and creativity and is a major channel for the UK's public diplomacy in Latvia -...”

“The aim of the State Culture Capital Foundation (SCCF) is to promote a balanced development of creativity in all the branches of art and preservation of the cultural heritage in the country in conjunction with the guidelines of the state cultural policy. The SCCF does not deal with any...”

“This website presents some of the traditional music and songs of Laos collected by the Archives of Traditional Music in Laos project and the Lao-German Research anf Development Project at the National Library of Laos PDR in Vientiane, Laos. It describes the background of traditional music in Laos, the...”

“This website is the homepage of the Library of Laos project. Visitors to the site may find out more about the project, its mission, Laos as a country, the project's activities, programs, partners and other related projects.”

“The International Relations Section of the Ministry of Information and Culture is responsible for all relationships with foreign organisations and individuals, both in Laos and overseas, in the field of information and culture. Its activities fall into three main areas: (i) co-operation with countries which have signed a Memorandum...”

“The Korean Culture and Arts Foundation website is operated by the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation and targeted at the interested local and foreign public, with its coverage of both traditional and contemporary Korean literature, visual arts, music, dance, theater, film, performance, traditional arts, photography, architecture, research, publication, and...”

“The Sung Kok Art and Culture Foundation is a public foundation that was inaugurated to commemorate the dedication of Sung Kok Kim toward the Korean community. As its first project, the Sung Kok Art and Culture Foundation established the Sung Kok Art Museum in November 8th, 1995. Its primary...”

“Established in 1950, the National Theater of Korea (NTOK) has been a leading performance hall, promoting the nation’s performing arts. In conjunction with its four resident companies--the National Drama Company of Korea, the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, the National Dance Company of Korea and the National Orchestra of...”

“The National Center for Korean Folk Performing Arts is the place for enjoying and experiencing Korea's valuable traditional culture and art. Open in March of 1992, it moved to its current building in May of 1997 and it has been the sight of various performances, education and research programs...”

“The National Museum of Korea (NMK) endeavors to preserve, to exhibit, and to interpret Korean cultural heritage in a manner that befits the museum’s international scale. It also strives through international cultural exchanges to become a world-class institution that serves the Korean people. To achieve its mission, the museum...”

“SINCE it opened in 1982, the Kukje Gallery has been at the forefront in representing the most current and significant tendencies in Korean and international contemporary art. The exhibitions provide the first rare opportunity for the Korean art audiences to view the works of world-renowned contemporary artists without going...”

“Click Korea is an online resource developed by the Korea Foundation to meet the need for broader access to information about Korean Arts & Culture. Most of the information on the site is acquired through the various activities of the Korea Foundation. Click Korea will be continually evolving and expanding,...”

“The Korea Foundation is an independent organization affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by public funding and private donations. It was established in 1991 with the aim of enhancing Korea`s image and reputation in the world through the promotion of various academic and cultural exchange programs. The...”

“Koreana is a quarterly published by the Korea Foundation since 1987, dedicated to increasing awareness about Korea's cultural heritage overseas as well as providing information about current artistic and cultural activities. Each issue of Koreana features an in-depth look at various aspects of a specific theme. Over the past decade,...”

“The Daesan Foundation has been established under the auspices of the Kyobo Life Insurance Company with the aim of fostering Korea's national culture and globalizing Korean literature, in accordance with the wishes of its founder, Daesan, SHIN Yong-Ho. The Daesan Foundtionn is engaged in projects of public interest, including...”

“Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is committed to establishing and preserving a new interpretation and perspective of traditional Korean art, encouraging and presenting new trends in Korean modern art, and displaying international contemporary art that reflects the preeminent values of our time. As part of its commitment, the Museum...”

“Cultural Partnership Initiative (C.P.I) is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Korea to prepare the space for cultural interchange among Asia, Latin America and Africa. Through this initiative cultural fellows of Asian, Latin American and African countries can stay in Korea for a certain period...”

“The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) is a governmental agency in charge of the preservation, management and promotion of the Korean cultural heritage. CHA's responsibilities are to preserve and maintain cultural heritage in original condition, to cultivate tourism resources through promoting value of cultural properties and to enlarge people's enjoyment...”

“The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (NRICH) was first established in 1969 as the Cultural Heritage Research Office of the Cultural Heritage Administration headquartered in Seoul. The organisation was renamed as the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage in 1995, and has recently moved to a new building...”

“The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) has continued to expand since 1928 and moved to its current location in May 2002, after remodeling this building that housed the Republic of Korea Supreme Court from 1948 until 1995. The building was reborn into a cultural space that could be used...”

“Korea Media Rating Board's mission (KMRB) is to assure the ethics and public spirit of the films, video products, performing works, and advertising products (media products, etc) and to protect the youth, the KMRB has the responsibility for deliberating such media products, etc. to see if they have undesirable...”

“The National Art Studio (IASK) in Changdong and Goyang, run by the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Korea, is designed to provide ideal working spaces through the diverse programmes, also for local residents, is placed as a cultural center. The Art Studio's missions are: to support the working...”

“HOAM Art Hall is acknowledged to be the premier cultural art center in the Northern downtown of Seoul since 1985, and has reborn in 2002 as an extraordinary performing art space exclusively committed to the highest quality classical music and world premier music. The capacity is 638 seats and...”

“Korea Culture and Tourism Institute (KCTI) contributes to realizing Creative Korea and improving the quality of cultural life. The research, information service and joint projects in the institute help to establish, implement and evaluate the best policy for the nation, by promoting joint work by the government, local authorities...”

“Opened on March 27, 2000, after five years construction at a total cost of 65 billion Won, LG Arts Center, a superb cultural venue, manifests LGs philosophy of corporate contribution to society through providing cultural infrastructure. The Arts Center aims to provide the artists with one of the best...”

“Sejong Center opened in April, 14th in 1978 following the Community Center burned down in 1972. Sejong Center, which has maintained the reputation as the represeantative cultural art institute in Korea for last 20 years, initiated the foundation for a new takeoff in 1999 for the 21st century. The...”

“The Ministry of Culture and Tourism promotes and develops various projects reaching the diverse areas of culture, art, tourism, sports, leisure, religion, and the press in order to enhance the quality of life and to open up the new millennium era with the power of art and culture. In this...”

“Korea National University of Arts (KNUA) was established by law in 1993. In 1990, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Korea announced a 'Ten-Year Project for the Cultural Development,' and the foundation of a national arts institution was the crucial provision of this project. KNUA encompasses all...”

“A worldwide network, the ITI aims to promote international exchange of knowledge and practice in theatre arts (drama, dance, music theatre, any of the performing arts) in order to consolidate peace and solidarity between peoples, to deepen mutual understanding and increase creative co-operation between all people in the performing...”

“National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea was established to provide better opportunities for the people to enjoy contemporary art and culture, and to promote the development of the fine arts in Korea. The mission of the museum is to survey and research contemporary art, collect and preserve works of...”

“Seoul Arts Center(Yesurui Jeondang - literally the Hall of Arts), is the representative Cultural Arts Complex of Korea to aim for the Mecca of genuine arts and to realize Korean people's cultural welfare.”

“KAFA started out with the Film Directing Department alone when it was first established. In 2001, the Korean Academy of Animation Arts merged with KAFA and Animation Directing Department was added on. Finally, in 2005, Producing Department became a new addition to develop into a multi-encompassing film school operating...”

“The Korean Culture and Arts Foundation is a public organization that was founded in 1973 in order to promote activities relevant to the enrichment of Korean culture and arts. To preserve the cultural heritage of Korea and enhance the quality of cultural life for all Koreans, the Foundation does...”

“UNESCO was created with the goal of achieving sustainable development through education, science and culture and, on the basis of that, establishing a culture of peace and eradication of poverty all over the world. The Korean National Commission was established in 1954 in order to realize this founding ideology...”

“In 2005 the Korea Foundation opened a new facility in a convinient location in downtown Seoul for cultural exchanges amongst Koreans and foreigners, the Korea Foundation Cultural Center. The Korea Foundation Cultural Center offers a variety of programmes to help broaden intercultural awareness and promote international exchanges. The center...”

“The Ise Cultural Foundation was founded in 1983 by the endowments from three of Ise Group Inc., which were Ise America, Seaboard Foods and Seaboard Farm in the United States. It has supported artist and scholars and has promoted the exchange of art and culture, mainly visual art, between...”

“The Mori Art Museum is dedicated to contemporary international art. The Mori Art Museum provides both, a platform for discourse and contemporary art trends worldwide. The museums organises public events and research projects that provide an international platform for artists and designers throughout Japan, Asia and the world. The...”

“VIDEOART CENTER Tokyo (VCTokyo) was founded in 2001 as an association dedicated to videoart and other time based arts in Japan. The aim of VCTokyo is to form an international alternative network for those arts and develop the situation. VCTokyo is managed independently as a Non Profit Organization by...”

“Sapporo Artist-in-residence (S-AIR) is committed to developing its established links internationally whilst promoting and supporting the local arts infrastructure in Sapporo and appropriately, S-AIR has currently in development plans to set up an Arts Centre in Sapporo. S-AIRs programme aims to invite talented domestic and foreign artists in order to...”

“Arts Initiative Tokyo (AIT) is a non-profit organisation started by six arts coordinators and curators based in Tokyo. AIT operates from an office/ classroom/ meeting space in the Daikanyama area of Tokyo, near Shibuya. AIT receives no structural funding from public institutions in Japan. AIT survives through two primary...”

“Wanakio is a trans-disciplinary project that deals with Okinawa's contemporary reality and the topic of the transformation of local culture and urban environment triggered by globalization and the ubiquitious process of modernization. Artists, art curators, architects, town planners, inhabitants and local authorities collaborate in order to revitalize Okinawa's contemporary...”

“The Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aims at making Japan a culture-oriented country. Amongst others, its activities include support of artists, creative artistic activity and culture-oriented communities. The agency is also in charge of international cultural exchange. The Agency...”

“The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is the first public contemporary art museum in Tokyo. It shows a major, systematic survey of contemporary Japanese art in an permanent collection. It is intended to be a site for international cultural and artistic exchange. The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (the new Tokyo...”

“The Center for Global Partnership (CGP) was established within the Japan Foundation* in April 1991 with offices in both Tokyo and New York. CGP promotes collaboration between Japan and the United States. It enhances dialogue and interchange between Japanese and US citizens. To carry out its mission, CGP runs grant...”

“The National Theatre of Japan is a complex consisting of three halls in two buildings in Hayabusa-cho, a neighborhood in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The Japan Arts Council, an Independent Administrative Institution of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, operates the National Theatre. It primarily stages performances...”

“Tokyo Wonder Site is an art center dedicated to the generation and promotion of new art and culture from the heart of Tokyo. While TWS Hongo supports and nurtures young talent in all fields in programs related to the government-hosted "Tokyo Wonder Wall" exhibition of works chosen from among...”

“Dislocate is a long term project which examines the relationship between art, technology and locality. Its objective is to promote international interdisciplinary discussion and debate upon the impact of new technologies upon our concept and construction of place. Through artistic, cultural and intellectual exchange and collaboration we aim to enable...”

“On February 14, 1990, Kigyo Mécénat Kyogikai (KMK: Association for Corporate Support of the Arts) was founded by private corporations as Japan's first not-for-profit association with aims to promote corporate mecenat (support of the arts and culture). KMK continues to undertake efforts to promote and heighten awareness of corporate...”

“The Japan Association for Cultural Exchange (ACE Japan) was established in June 1994 as a non-profit organization operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The mission of ACE Japan is to promote international understanding through cultural exchange.ACE Japan provides information and facilitates opportunities for cultural exchange...”

“The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.”

“The contemporary Dance Association of Japan is an alliance of dance professionals in Japan, who have collaborated to promote Japanese Culture. In addition to organising performances, spreading and improving modern dance in Japan, they also research, collect material and bring out publishings regarding dance.”

“Japan Center, Pacific Basin Arts Communication was established to organize basic data regarding performing arts, to form information and human network, and to introduce unique arts of each area of the world aiming to create and enhance artistic expression, to develop international exchange and regional activities through arts, and...”

“From its earliest days, the Institute has been engaged in fundamental research in various fields related to cultural properties, such as fine arts, performing arts, conservation science and restoration techniques. In more recent years, it has conducted research on cultural heritage overseas, especially of Asia, and supported their conservation....”

“The New National Theatre Foundation (NNTF) has been established to contribute the creation, promotion and spread of performing arts by doing theatre activities such as staging performances of opera, dance and drama, mainly as commissioned by the Japan Arts Council (Independent Administrative Institution), at the New National Theatre, Tokyo...”

“ACCU's Cultural Affairs Division is responsible for regional cultural programmes, including co-production of music and audio-visual materials, photography contests, travelling exhibitions, regional training seminars for cultural personnel, programmes for the safeguarding of the regional cultural heritage and publication of ACCU's quarterly magazine Asian Pacific Culture.”

“The objectives of Lao-Japan Center are to provide education in business management and Japanese Language. These human resource skills will contribute to the transition of the Lao economy to a market oriented one and to promote mutual understanding and friendly relationships between the Lao and Japanese people. The...”

“The Japan Foundation, the only organization in Japan engaged in international cultural exchange in every region of the world, is contributing to world peace by promoting dialogue and interaction between Japanese and other peoples through the medium of culture. It consists of 22 overseas offices in 20 countries, with...”

“Centre of Modern and Contemporary Art (CAMeC) is one of the most prestigious centres of modern art in Italy. The site informs on past, current and future exhibitions.”

“MAXXI National Museum of the XXI Century Arts is a new museum of contemporary arts supported by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities. The MAXXI's mission is to promote the 21st century's art and architecture and to collect an estate in order to conserve, study and make it...”

“Castello di Rivoli is one of the most important museum’s of contemporary art in Italy. The museum’s permanent collection documents the development of contemporary art in Italy and abroad from the 1950s to the present day. The museum hosts and organises the Turin Triennial of contemporary art. Amongst others,...”

“Transnational cultural cooperation outside Europe is mainly a task of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It carries out diverse activities aimed at the dissemination of Italian culture abroad. The Ministry has created a specific DG Cultural Promotion and Cooperation (DGPCC) which acts through the network of 93 Italian...”

“The Cemara 6 Gallery has one exhibition hall, and a space for art and cultural activities such as discussions, video art presentations, performances, poetry readings and other cultural activities. Cemara 6 Gallery also focuses on the promotion of emerging artists, through group and solo exhibitions, and emphasizes the...”

“The aim of the British Council in Italy is to encourage dialogue and professional networking between Italians and British in the European context, primarily in the fields of public administration, politics, management and law. Through our international network of British Council offices we are increasingly working on a multilateral...”

“The Slovak Institute in Italy is responsible for cultural exchange between Italy and Slovakia.”

“The Arts Council is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland and it is the main support for artists and arts organisations, offering a broad range of funding opportunities. The Council provides many resources for international cooperation, as travel and international awards, exchange and residency programmes...”

“Ireland Literature Exchange (ILE) is a non-profit organisation for the international promotion of Irish literature funded by both Irish Arts Councils, Culture Ireland and The Irish Language Books Board. Amongst others, ILE offers translation grants to international publishers and residential bursaries to literary translators. Apart from detailed information on...”

“AOIFE - the Association of Irish Festival Events - is an all-island voluntary network organisation that brings together organisers of festivals and events in Ireland, suppliers to the festival and event sector and policy-makers and funders to act as a forum for the sharing of ideas and, to resolve...”

“Irish Theatre Online is an exhaustive guide to contemporary drama, dance and opera in North and South Ireland. Via quick and advanced search, professionals can search for information on funding and organisational support, education, competitions and awards. Irish theatre companies, venues and festivals can also be found on the...”

“Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. IMMA wants to foster awareness, understanding and involvement in the visual arts. It works closely with a network of international galleries and museums. IMMA’s website gives an overview...”

“The National Concert Hall, An Ceoláras Náisiúnta, is Ireland’s premier venue for the performance of live music. Over 400 concerts a year take place, from classical to jazz, opera to traditional, as well as staged/semi-staged musicals, dance and world music. The National Concert Hall of Ireland attracts over 320,000...”

“The Irish Modern Dance Theatre’s policy is to create and commission new works and expand the experience of dance theatre for audiences and performers. It claims to have forged a name for producing innovative dance theatre in Ireland and abroad. The Irish modern dance theatre promotes dialogue with international...”

“The objective of the Irish Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism is “to provide an appropriate resource, policy and legislative framework to support the stimulation and development of the Arts in Ireland”. In works in close cooperation with the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board.”

“Culture Ireland is the Irish State Agency that promotes the best of Ireland’s arts and culture internationally and assists in the development of Ireland’s international cultural relations. The organisation was established in 2005 by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and comprises a board of directors appointed by...”

“Visual Artists Ireland is an all-Ireland body for professional visual artists. Visual Artists Ireland provides services, facilities and resources for artists, initiates artistic projects and publications and acts as an advocate on behalf of individual artists. Visual Artists Ireland is open to collaboration projects and builds relationships with international...”

“Temple Bar Gallery and Studios (TBG&S) is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art venues with an International Artists Studio Programme. TBG&S is a publicly funded, non-profit organisation, which exhibits high-profile Irish and international art.”

“The Arts Council of Ireland is the Irish government agency for developing the arts. We work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life.”

“The Rave Scholarships are awarded to young curators, restorers, museum technicians and cultural managers from countries in transition and developing countries. The aim is to contribute to further practical training in arranging and realizing exhibitions for these cultural practitioners. ”

“Recently moved to a new location,Thavibu Gallery specialises in contemporary work by artists from the wider South East Asian region.Over the past few years the gallery has featured exhibitions of work by leading painters and sculptors from Indonesia,Malaysia,Viet Nam and the Philippines.”

“IKJ was founded by Suharto the 2nd President of Republic of Indonesia 25 June 1976. It was a kind of education institution for local people (Jakarta) who want to develop there talent and skill as an artist. The former name is Lembaga Pendidikan Kesesian Jakarta (LPKJ) Jakarta Art Education....”

“This portal was constructed for promoting IPAM (Indonesia Performing Art Mart) which is held two yearly. It provides all information needed by especially participants (presenters and performers), as well as other users or society in general. In its main gate the website explains what is IPAM and offers windows...”

“Kelola Foundation is a national non-profit organization established in 1999 to benefit a wider community. The organisation works directly with the Indonesian arts communities in response to the needs by providing access to learning opportunities, funding, and information through support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. KELOLA’s programs provide Indonesian...”

“The house of natural fiber (HONF), Yogyakarta, is a New Media art laboratory, founded in 1999. HONF concentrates on the principles of critique and innovation. Since the beginning, the house of natural fiber has consistently focused on cultural development and New Media art, running numerous New Media art projects...”

“ArthinkSouthAsia is an initiative sponsored by the South Asian network of Goethe Institutes, the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. The first project is a fully funded fellowship in arts management addressed to art practitioners of today. ”

“ruangrupa, an artists’ initiative founded in early 2000 by a group of Jakarta based artists, a non-profit organisation which focuses on supporting the development of art in the cultural context through research, study and documentation, along with intensive cooperation with the artists through exhibitions, artist residency programme, art project...”

“The Indonesian Visual Art Archive (IVAA) is a registered non-profit organization based in Yogyakarta that essentially serves to empower art infrastructure in Indonesia and the development of contemporary culture through the medium of visual art. Its primary focus is documentation, research, its library, and organizing educational programs and visual art...”

“Ruang MES 56 is a non-profit institution established on February 28, 2002, which is active in the field of photography that emphasizes in the exploratory approach of contemporary photography, both in theory and practice, conceptually and contextually; having the purpose to develop the discourse of contemporary photography sphere in...”

“Since 1988, Cemeti Art House has been exhibiting the works of both Indonesian and foreign contemporary artists. At least eleven exhibition projects have been organised each year, including solo exhibitions and group exhibitions; add to this performances, site-specific and art happenings, discussions, presentations, and artists' talks, as well as...”

“The Lontar Foundation of Jakarta is the only publisher in the world to have as its primary goal the promotion of knowledge about Indonesia through Indonesian literature in translation. Since its founding in 1987 Lontar has concentrated its efforts on creating a 'market' for Indonesian literature abroad through the...”

“The National Museum, opened to the public in 1778, is a non-profit organization managed by the Indonesian Government under the Directorate General of History and Archaeology, the Ministry of Education and Culture. The Museum’s mission is to encourage visitors to witness aspects of Indonesia's cultural heritage and to serve...”

“Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) is a film festival held annualy since December 1998 functioning under the The Society of Indonesian Films, a non-profit organization. The Society of Indonesian Films seeks to participate actively in efforts to revive the Indonesian film industry and bridge multi-cultural understanding between the people...”

“Sena Wangi is a national organization which is active in the field of puppetry (wayang). The organization coordinates various activities for the preservation and development of the art of puppetry. Its membership is made up of puppetry organizations, puppetry educational institutions, artists, lovers of culture and public figures. Sena...”

“Selasar Sunaryo Art Space aims to contribute and support the development of arts and culture in Indonesia. As a cultural center located in Bandung its programs cover various art disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, literature, and films. These regular programs are arranged with a focus on educational activities...”

“The Jakarta Arts Council or better known as, Dewan Kesenian Jakarta (DKJ) is an autonomous body endorsed and funded by the province of Jakarta whose role is to formulate policies for supporting and developing cultural activities in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Supported by funds from the province of...”

“The Festival held annually in Jakarta is a three day celebration of jazz from all over the world. It aims to promote Indonesia, jazz and the talented skills of jazz musicians, from Indonesia or from around the world. The festival facilitates diverse cultures to come together and work in...”

“The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia functions to the formulating and the implementation of policies relating to the culture and tourism sector. Their mission is for the conservation and development of Indonesia, promote tourism and to establish an ethic of transparency in the government and its...”

“KUNCI Cultural Studies Center (KCSC) is a Yogyakarta-based non profit organization—established at October, 1999—which aims to build strong relationship between varied social science and humanities, to be able to answer social and cultural problems in contemporary Indonesia. KCSC has several programs such as printed newsletter, website, conference and seminar...”

“the first performance art festival in Thailand,that connects with artists in the region, especially in S.E. Asia it collects many articles written about performance art in this region. The organisers have been actively working with performance artists in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and also Vietnam”

“The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous organisation affiliated to the Ministry of External Affairs, runs this cultural centre in London. It function as part of the diplomatic missions of the Government of India with the objective of serving as a window into the composite culture...”

“Inter-disciplinary.net is a multi-disciplinary project that seeks to explore the new and prominent place that the idea of culture has for the construction of meaning and identity, as well as the implications for social political membership in contemporary societies. Looking to encourage innovative trans-disciplinary dialogues, papers have been invited from all disciplines, professions and vocations which struggle to understand what it means for people, the world over, to forge identities in rapidly changing national, social and cultural contexts.”

“The mission of the Ministry of Culture is to preserve, promote and disseminate all forms of art and culture. ...”

“The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) acts under the Ministry of Culture. ASI is the premier organisation in charge of archaeological research and cultural heritage protection. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance is its primary concern. Apart from this, it supervises and regulates...”

“The National Museum of India organises international and national exhibitions in India and abroad. It exhibits over 2,00,000 works of Indian and non-Indian art, archaeological and handicraft objects covering more than 5,000 years of cultural heritage. Apart from the art collections, it houses a reference library, a conservation laboratory,...”

“An International Residential Arts Centre in Delhi centre combining artist residencies with Indian traditions such as yoga and meditation in a village community setting. The Global Arts Village invites artists from all genres, including crafts people, designers, architects, writers, art administrators, curators, social development volunteers, researchers and healing art...”

“A national Indian centre of the visual arts. Among others, the Mohile Parikh Center for the Visual Arts (MPCVA) organises international conferences, workshops, publicizes, and hosts monthly art programmes for the public. The MPCVA is part of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Its site informs on...”

“India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) is an independent, professionally managed grant-making agency with the goal to enrich the practice, knowledge, public access to, and experience of the arts in India. IFA provides strategic support for innovative projects and capacity building across the arts. It bridges art groups and...”

“Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research (ALTAR)is a theatre organisation based in South India. Started as a theatre group, over the recent years ALTAR has expanded into a repertory company, which performs theatre, music, dance and shadow puppetry nationally and internationally, including Europe and the US. ALTAR offers an...”

“India Habitat Centre (IHC) is a centre which houses diverse synergy-seeking organisations in one building complex. The India Habitat Centre engages itself in diverse issues related to ecology, urban affairs and architecture and organises numerous activities. It has become Delhi’s centre for contemporary cultural, economic, business and social events....”

“Set up by the Goverment of India (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Culture under the Charitable Endowments Act), National Culture Fund is a governmental funding organisations which include institutions and individuals as an equal partners in the shaping of a cultural Indian landscape. Therefore, it aims to...”

“International Artists' Association is an artist led alternative space for experimentation and international exchange based in India. Part of the global Triangle Arts Trust, KHOJ sees its role as an incubator for art and ideas, artistic exchange and dialogue in the visual arts. Aims and Objectives: • To actively assist, develop...”

“The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded on 9th April 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. Indian paintings, sculpture and crafts, as well as Indian theatre and films, has each witnessed great outbursts of creativity. ICCR continues to encourage improvisation and...”

“The Culture Action Europe conference has a long established tradition as the key focal point for cultural operators, civil society, experts and policy makers to come together and debate key issues at stake for Europe’s cultural life. The conference will inspire, argue and debate what choices we make now and how they will alter the landscape of future EU policies for culture.”

“India's oldest and most prestigeous Film Festival”

“The Hungarian Theatre Museum and Institute (OSZMI) is a modern information centre and research institute whose main mission is to provide the Hungarian and foreign public with a complex information service in the areas of theatre, ballet, dance, puppet theatre and other forms of the performing arts. The Theatre...”

“Mûcsarnok Museum is a temporary exhibition venue housing Hungary's largest exhibition place for contemporary art. The institution covers developments in local and international art with constantly changing series of exhibitions and events. The Mûcsarnok museum sponsors the creation of new art works, especially projects reflecting on the local context,...”

“Ferenc Hopp Museum of Eastern Asiatic Arts is a foundation with the aim to acquaint the Hungarian public with Oriental cultures and arts in Hungary. The Ervin Baktay Foundation for Oriental Arts cooperates with the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Eastern Asiatic Arts and their information is accessible via the...”

“A website which gives an overview of Hungarian museums. The homepage shows a map of the Hungarian regions which can be clicked in order to receive information on regional museums. It also provides access to a list of so-called “virtual museums” and online databases of Hungarian museums.”

“This website is the official portal of The Ministry of Education and Culture of Hungary.”

“The aims of the C³ Center for Culture & Communication Foundation are the cultural application and creative employment of new scientific and technological discoveries, the research, development and support of innovative artistic potentials, and the initiation and realisation of art, science, communications, educational and cultural programmes. ...”

“The Hungarian Arts Festivals Federation has been representing Hungary’s professional art festivals, both at home and abroad, since 1990. The more than forty member festival play an important role in popularising Hungarian culture both nationally and internationally. The organisers of these festivals strive, beyond planning the cultural events, to...”

“The Institute is involved in the organization of more than two hundred programmes annually, either independently or as a co-organizer, in almost every sphere of art and science. More than half the programmes are staged outside the Institute and outside Bratislava so as to reach the widest possible audience.”

“The Hungarian Institute has been operating in Bulgaria for fifty-five years, and during the last five years again in Hungarian-owned premises, in the heart of the city. Over the last half a century the Institute has succeeded in achieving a leading position among the ranks of cultural institutes in...”

“Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and appreciation of Hungarian culture, the Hungarian Cultural Center organises and supports a wide spectrum of innovative programmes to promote Hungarian art and artists in the UK. HCC’s ultimate goal is to bring attention to the great achievements in Hungarian art and culture while encouraging...”

“The Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is the only photography museum in Greece. Its goals include organising exhibitions and publications, supporting historical research and criticism on the subject of Greek photography, creating an updated library with titles and documents of Greek and international photographic literature, as well as enriching its...”

“GREEKARTOON, established in Athens, Greece, as a Non-Profit Organization, is engaged in the field of featuring and promoting the Art and Culture of Cartoon making in Greece and abroad. The setting up of GREEKARTOON was based on the notion that the Cartoon is a contemporary, constantly evolving and easily...”

“A non-profit-organisation founded by the Ministry of Culture with the aim to implement a national policy for the promotion of books. The website gives account of the National Book Centre's efforts in promoting "reading" of Greek literature. EKEBI is currently involved in a number of European projects.”

“Centre for the Ancient Greek Drama is an international organisation subsidised by the Ministry of Culture and other public and private agencies. Its activities centre around ancient Greek drama and everything related to it in Greece and beyond. On this site you can find the centre's upcoming activities, information...”

“The Greek National Opera (G.N.O.) started its activities in 1940. After half century of Melodrama history at the Ionian Islands and 50 years of Hellenic Melodrama (1888-1938) the conditions were already mature and the coincidences favorite for the establishment of the first and till now the only constant opera...”

“The Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation was established in 1979. It is a non-profit organisation for public benefit, whose main objective is to support and promote the visual arts. The founding donors, Basil and Elise Goulandris, wished to establish an international decentralised cultural institution, which would reflect the spirit...”

“The Hellenic Ministry of Culture portal informs on events, monuments, museums in Greece, as well as on modern and contemporary artistic creation. Apart from this, it contains an exhaustive links list including all genres of art and an interactive cultural map of Greece.”

“The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany's cultural institution operational worldwide. It promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange as well as fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics. Its website provides access to the network of the...”

“Germany’s portal for foreign cultural relations. Amongst others, Deutsche Kultur International allows users to search for information on German language/ literature, funding schemes for artists and exchange programmes, including documentation centres for German culture and international cultural relations. The site serves as an exhaustive source of information.”

“culturebase.net is a high quality online information source on contemporary international artists, cultural practitioners and experts from all fields. It is a unique initiative of five European cultural organizations and their partners for the promotion of international art and cultural exchange. The website offers a reliable and up-to-date source...”

“A database of cultural funding. The DIZK serves as a central information point, which gives an up-to-date overview over initiatives in Germany, which are sponsoring arts and culture on a regional, national or European level. In the long-run, it intends to become an international contact point for the funding...”

“The cultural institution from the Federal Republic of Germany, the Goethe-Institut promotes knowledge on Germany through language, art and culture together with local partners, working in partnership with public and private institutions. The Thailand institution links Germany and Thailand together for a mutual understanding in cultural diversity. ...”

“The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. It promotes knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.The Goethe-Institut Hanoi has been founded in 1997 and Its main intention is to foster the cultural exchange betweeen Vietnam,...”

“The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide. We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. We also foster knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics. With our network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe Centres, cultural societies, reading...”

“Louvre (1973) has embodied the concept of a truly "universal" institution. Universal in the scope of its collections, it is also universal in its appeal to some 6 million visitors every year: a 21st-century museum rooted in 200 years of innovation The principle responsibility of the Louvre is to...”

“Culturesfrance is the website of the agency of the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Culture and Communications in charge of international cultural exchange. The agency’s aim is to present the French creative arts, promote cultural diversity worldwide, and establish bilateral, long-term and equitable relations between the world’s cultures. Apart...”

“Alliance Française de Bangkok is one of the most active cultural institutions in Bangkok. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the organization serves as a link between Thailand and France trough art & culture. Offering varieties of cultural program and activities from art exhibitions to film screening,...”

“The national French network of cultural and language training centres worldwide. For over a century, the Alliance Française has been seeing through an ambitious project : Spreading French language and culture well beyond the borders of France. Known the world over, the Alliance is present in 129 countries where it...”

“The French Ministry of Culture and Communication. The site is in French.”

“Infr’action is a young international festival and the platform for contemporary performance art in France. Infr’action’s objective is to present high-class international performance artists and upcoming talents. It aims at presenting a wide range of contemporary tendencies. At the same time, the festival wants to create a vibrant meeting...”

“Founded in 1959, France Festivals, the French federation of international music festivals, today includes 91 festivals. The federation's mission is to represent and defend its members' interests before governmental organizations and authorities, and promote the artistic events that its members organize. These festivals are among the most prestigious French...”

“Dance Info Finland is a gateway of Finnish Dance that is in charge of promoting the development of Finnish dance art and improving its status and operating conditions in society. Activities include service and advisory work, reporting, publicity and promotional activities, research, education and development projects and making political...”

“Virtual Finland page on Arts and Entertainment is created and managed by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Virtual Finland covers a wide array of topics, e.g. on history, society and foreign policy. The "Arts & Entertainment" section includes a culture gallery, numerous articles on design, architecture, music and...”

“The Finnish Theatre Information Centre (TINFO) is the Finnish Centre of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and the Nordic Theatre Union (NTU), and is found to answer the needs for information on theatre of the home as well as the international market. Its website lists events, contact data of...”

“Music Export Finland (Musex Finland) is an export association that represents the entire Finnish music industry. It was started up in December 2002 as an export group of 12 founding member companies and organisations to initiate and facilitate the marketing, promotion and sales of Finnish popular music abroad....”

“Established in 1992, FRAME Finnish Fund for Art Exchange is a fund working within the Finnish Fine Arts Academy Foundation and primarily funded by the Finnish Ministry of Culture. FRAME provides services and acts as an expert body in international exchanges relating to the visual arts. Moreover, it acts...”

“Finnish Art and Culture is a online directory of Arts websites in Finland. The site is affiliated to Zeroland, an arts directory on the web which claims to have a directory of some of the world's most authoritative arts and culture websites.”

“Helsinki International Artist-in-residence Programme (HIAP) is the largest international residency centre in Finland. The programme is focused primarily on the visual arts, but is open to artists from various disciplines. Residencies are also offered for curators, dancers, choreographers, writers and researchers. The programme is developed in close collaboration with...”

“The Artists Association of Finland (AAF) founded the Foundation in 1990 to take over the real estate operations of the Association. The purpose of the Finnish Artists' Studio Foundation is to secure and offer reasonably rated working facilities and studio apartments for visual artists and to otherwise take part...”

“Zodiak is a production, performance and event venue of contemporary dance in Finland run by the Zodiak Presents Association. Zodiak provides a joint platform for Finnish independent dance groups and artists. Biannually, it organises the Side Step Festival, an international festival with performances, workshops, seminars and artist dialogues. Zodiak...”

“The Finnish Institute in Japan promotes co-operation between Finland and Japan in research, higher education and culture. It provides information and contacts for academics, researchers and cultural actors who need support for their projects in Japan. The Institute also offers information on research, education and culture for media and...”

“CUPORE - the Finnish Foundation for Cultural Policy Research is a forum for discussion and debate on cultural policy issues both in Finland and elsewhere in the world. Cupore not only supports and carries out research and development work but also monitors and assesses information from reliable sources, processes...”

“The british council connects people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting relationships around the world.”

“Nifin (the Nordic Institute in Finland) is a Nordic institution funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. It forms a Nordic meeting place in the centre of Helsinki. Nifin’s goal is to provide people in Finland with knowledge about the other Nordic countries’ languages and cultures. The institute also aims...”

“The Cultural Contact Point (CCP) Estonia provides information and assistance on Culture 2007, the European Union programme for supporting cultural cooperation within the EU, as well as bi- and multilateral cultural cooperation of EU countries in general. The site also links to Estonian art institutions which are open to...”

“A website on Estonian cultural events run by the Estonian Institute. A search function allows users to search for events of diverse disciplines ranging from music, theatre, dance, film to lectures, exhibitions and others. Via the “international” search, one can find Estonian cultural events abroad.”

“Infopoint is the site created by the Estonian Institute. It gives an account on art genres in Estonia, also including Estonian heritage like folk culture and architecture. Infopoint Estonian Culture links to an events calendar and an encyclopaedia.”

“The Tallinn Print Triennial was founded 1968 as “Present Day and Graphic Form” with the three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania taking part. It was formed to counterbalance the Moscow-dominated official art life where monumental art, sculpture and painting had the leading role. Prints which are easily...”

“The Estonian Writers' Union unites writers, translators, critics and theoreticians of literature and represents their interests. It has around 300 members and two branch offices in Tartu and Stockholm. Since 1992 the Estonian Writers' Union is a member of the European Writers' Congress. Amongst others, the site links to...”

“The Estonian Literary Museum (ELM) is a national research institution administered by the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. The Estonian Literary Museum (ELM) is the central archive of Estonian literature and folklore. It includes an archival library, cultural history archives, a department of ethnomusicology, a folklore department...”

“The Estonian Literature Information Centre (ELIC) is an organisation which aims to generate interest in Estonian literature abroad. ELIC works in close partnership with book fairs and literary events, ministries, embassies, cultural and academic institutes, diverse literature information centres, libraries and universities at the national and international levels. Apart...”

“Estonian Music Information Centre (EMIC) was established in 1995 by 15 music-related institutions. EMIC is a non-profit organisation. Since 1999 EMIC is a member of the International Association of Music Information Centres (IAMIC). The priority of EMIC is to arouse interest in Estonian classical and contemporary music both in Estonia...”

“Estonian Music Council (EMC) founded in 1992 is a non-governmental organisation that serves as a representative body of Estonian musicians. The main activities of the EMC are advocating and appraising Estonian music in all its modes of expression. EMC is there to deal with and find possible solutions to...”

“The Estonian Song and Dance Festival Foundation traces its tradition back to a first song festival in 1869. Since then, Choirs compete during the national song festival. Although of rather national importance, the festival might be interesting for people wanting to connect with the festival organisers, since the festival...”

“The Estonian Theatre Agency is a foundation created by Estonian Theatre Union and the Estonian Association of Performing Arts Institutions. Amongst others, the agency deals with copyright issues, develops Estonian playwriting, undertakes marketing measures and introduces Estonian theatre abroad. The website Teater.ee is a relevant source for anybody interested...”

“Estonian Film Foundation (EFF) was established in 1997 by the Government of Estonia as a private legal institution with the task off financing Estonian film production, establishing and developing international film contacts, promoting Estonian films at home and abroad, supporting the training of Estonian filmmakers and audiovisual professionals and...”

“The Estonian Artists' Association (EAA) is the legal successor of the Soviet Estonian Artists' Association established in 1943 and is an umbrella-organisation uniting 19 professional unions of artists and art historians. Fixed on 1 October, 2002 there were 964 professional artists and art historians in the EAA. Most of...”

“The Estonian Institute was founded in 1989. Its activities are supported by the Ministry of Culture; the majority of projects are funded by a number of different sources. In its foundation, the Institute followed the model of various organisations which have been successfully introducing and mediating the culture of...”

“Cultural Contact Point Estonia has been set up to provide information and assistance in regard to Culture , the European Union programme for supporting cultural co-operation, as well as multilateral cultural co-operation in general. The CCP Estonia, created in 2002, is now hosted by the Estonian Theatre Agency. Besides providing...”

“Center For Contemporary Arts, Estonia (CCAE) acts as an expert institution in international cooperation projects related to the contemporary art scene in Estonia. CCAE was established in 1992 as part of the Soros network, and has been operating as an independent foundation since 1999 primarily funded by the...”

“The goal of this organisation is to introduce Estonian culture and knowledges abot Estonian society to a wide public in Sweden. It can be concerts or exhibitions, dance or theatre, seminars or publications with or about people from Estonia.”

“DanishArts.info is the Danish Arts Agency's international website that collects informaton on Danish art and culture outside Denmark's borders. The website contains information about the activities of the Danish Arts Council, the Danish Arts Foundation, and the Danish Arts Agency.”

“Music Export Denmark (MXD) is a joint initiative of Denmark’s Radio, The Roskilde Festival/ the Venue Foundation, and the Danish Rock Council, ROSA, with the aim to promote Danish music abroad. The idea was to unite the experiences and resources of each of the three parties and supply a...”

“Art Guide Denmark is Denmark’s biggest database on contemporary Danish artists. ArtGuide offers three search engines - one for artists, one for artworks and a third for art galleries. Apart from short biographies, the information on artists sometimes contains their direct contact details.”

“An A-Z listing of links to the websites of Denmark's museums.”

“The Danish Arts Agency is an administrative unit under the auspices of the Danish Ministry of Culture. Among other things, the agency acts as secretariat for the Danish Arts Foundation and the Danish Arts Council and administers international cultural exchange in the visual arts, literature, music, and theatre as...”

“Danish Center for Culture and Development (DCCD) is an organisation promoting cultural cooperation between Denmark and countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The DCCD presents art and culture of these countries in cooperation with partners in Denmark and abroad. Apart from this, it...”

“The Danish Centre of the international organisation of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) is affiliated to UNESCO. Since Danish children's theatres are well organised, ASSITEJ Denmark functions merely as an international organisation. It promotes knowledge about Danish children's theatres to countries abroad. Apart from this, the organisation...”

“World Music Denmark (WMD) is a non-profit organisation supported by the Danish Arts Agency, that promotes Danish world music and related dance forms. Although the organisation mainly supports bands based in Denmark, it subsidises cooperation projects of Danish bands touring with international guests. An alphabetically sorted database (Kunstnerkataloget) of...”

“The Danish ministry of Culture is responsible for a number of policy areas: creative arts, music, theatre, film, libraries, archives, museums, protection and preservation of buildings and monuments, archeology and higher education and training in the areas of art and culture. Furthermore, its responsibilities include popular culture, intellectual property...”

“Statens Museum for Kunst, the Danish national gallery, is the only place in Denmark which features 700 years of Western art and cultural history under one roof. The museum houses a large collection of Danish and international paintings, sculptures, drawings, and installations. The oldest works in the collection, from...”

“The Danish Cultural Institute is a independent self-governing institution with head office located in Copenhagen. We are a coordinator of international exchange-projects. Our mission is to create dialogue and sustainable networks and exchanges within arts, culture and society in the countries where we are represented. We provide: Information about Denmark. Contacts between co-operation...”

“The Danish Institute at Athens is both an academic institution and a cultural institute. The Institute supports research and studies in archaeology, history, literature, architecture, art history, cultural tradition and language, as well as the work of Danish creative artists and craftsmen. The Institute is recognised as an archaeological school by...”

“ProCulture was established in 2003 as a research, information and education center in the fields of arts and culture. Its main objective is to transform the role of culture and attitude towards it in the Czech Republic via building pro-active cultural policy. ProCulture provides external assistance for cultural institutions...”

“CZLIT.CZ - Czech Literature Portal is a website dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of Czech literature. An independently operated project of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, CZLIT.CZ aims to serve as an open information source for creative writing and literary culture. Its separately edited foreign-language...”

“Based in Prague, Czech Republic, CIANT - International Centre for Art and New Technologies is a non-government, non-profit civic association that operates as an international platform for research, production and presentation of creative use of information and communication technologies within the arts, often intersecting with various scientific domains. It...”

“Milkwood Artist Residence is dedicated to the international exchange of artists and scholars through residency programs. Situated in South Bohemia, Czech Republic, Milkwood offers residents and guests a fully equipped apartment in the UNESCO-cited village of Cesky Krumlov. In addition to residential space, Milkwood facilitates opportunities for collaborations with...”

“The Czech Association of Music Festivals’ started with only four founding members, the Association now embraces thirteen music festivals and holds a position of considerable prestige within the European Festivals Association as well as commanding the highest respect in its own country, the Czech Republic. The site informs on...”

“Czech Centre London is associated with the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs to actively promote the Czech Republic in the UK. The Czech Centre organises cultural events and programmes in order to discuss current issues. It also provides resources for obtaining relevant information about the Czech Republic to students,...”

“The Cyprus International Film Festival (or CIFF) is an annual film festival held in Cyprus. It is a non-profit organisation. The festival features premieres and screenings of many films, and contains competitive categories including Feature, Short, Documentary, Video art, Video Dance and animation. The festival presents its Golden Aphrodite,...”

“The Arte Music Academy offers a three-year course in Music Studies, the only course in Cyprus accredited by C.E.E.A. The Academy has established exchange schemes with institutions abroad. The site is mostly in Greek with basic information in English.”

“The Cyprus Art Gallery is a virtual internet gallery. The site gives information on current exhibitions, exhibitors, artist profiles, and works. It includes direct contact details of the artists.”

“The Cyprus Centre of the I.T.I. was established in November 1977. involved in a variety of activities at the national and international level. The centre acts as an interface between the local and the global theatre communities, communicates international trends and supports two-way artist exchange. Its website offers background...”

“The A.G. Leventis Foundation is a foundation with the aim to support educational, cultural, artistic and philanthropic causes in Cyprus, Greece and elsewhere. The A.G. Leventis Foundation situated in Nicosia restricts its activities to Cyprus, and specialises in the preservation and promotion of the historical and cultural resources of...”

“This website is the homepage of the Cyprus Centre of Cultural Heritage. Visitors to the site can find out about its departments, the permanent and temporary collection, and ongoing projects.”

“The Pharos Arts Foundation is a non-profit cultural and educational foundation based in Cyprus dedicated to the promotion of the arts and humanities. The Pharos Arts Foundation aims to promote artistic excellence by bringing audiences in Cyprus into contact with some of the most exciting and talented musicians and...”

“A major cultural institution and the largest of its kind in China. The museum hosts a variety of shows ranging from local to international and from smaller contemporary to large-scale international exhibitions. The Guangdong Museum of Art has initiated a Triennial Exhibition of contemporary art, both Chinese and international....”

“The Hong Kong Museum of Art is one of the museums managed by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department. Established in 1962, it was first housed in the City Hall, moving to its present purpose-built premises by the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in 1991. The museum also has a...”

“Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art is a multi-functional and non-profit institution of culture and art, providing services to the development of Chinese contemporary art and a platform for the international exchange of contemporary art. It takes “originality, academic and internationalism” as its guideline, and “inheriting historical culture, renovating...”

“The Fringe club believes in the formation of a culturally diverse, open and vibrant society in Hong Kong as it transforms from a British colony into a major city of China. The Club believe that the arts have a vital role to play in this transformation, and that the...”

“Platform China Contemporary Art Institute (Platform China) aims to develop and promote contemporary arts in China and to build up a platform of cultural exchange and dialogue between Chinese and international artists. It includes gallery spaces, artists' residency studios, a multi-media room and a project space. Platform China not...”

“798 Space is a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic and commercial activities. It can hold more than 1000 guests, 1000 square meters and up to 9m high structural exhibition space, 300 square meters relaxing and eating space, a contemporary art book shop and...”

“The Chinese Theatre Circle (CTC, 1981) has been promoting the art of Chinese Opera, dance and music in Singapore and beyond. It has staged more than 2,000 performances in Singapore and 23 countries and territories around the world. CTC is noted for its pioneering efforts in creating awareness of...”

“This website is a portal for all forms of chinese culture. Visitors to the site will find lots of information, pictures, descriptions and links to their topic of interest with regards to China.”

“Established in 2004, Beijing International Music Festival & Academy (BIMFA) was the first and still the only annual international summer music festival of its kind in the People's Republic of China. Open to Pianists, String Players and Selected Wind Instrumentalists of all nationalities, BIMFA brings together established performing artists,...”

“The website of the Ministry of Culture gives extensive information on the structure of the Ministry and activies in different disciplines and on all provinces in China through subsites . It contains a section with information on international cultural exchanges organized by the Ministry.”

“An arts and interdisciplinary communication centre founded in association with the International Academy (INA) at the Free University of Berlin. Meta House supports Cambodian artists and promotes the development of contemporary art in Cambodia. For this purpose, it presents local and international exhibitions and organises workshops and community-based projects....”

“A non-governmental organisation dedicated to promote and foster the Cambodian film industry at the national and international levels. It provides resources and training to filmmakers enabling them to act as cooperation partners for international productions shot in Cambodia. Apart from this, the Film Cambodia Organisation (FCO) is a contact...”

“The annual music festival provides an important opportunity for the future development of young Khmer artists. Its approach to promote Western Classical Music is based on the concept that understanding of different art forms is only possible in the context of the respective from which they evolve. The Festival...”

“The oldest centre of research and learning in Cambodia re-established in 1992 with the support of the Japan Sotoshu Relief Committee (JSRC) and the German Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF). Today the Institute seeks to resume and maintain its former status as a national centre for learning, research, documentation and...”

“An international contemporary art space and “resource centre” run by the Java Arts Foundation. The Java Café and Gallery seeks to introduce Cambodia to international artists, highlight and promote the local art scene and to further cooperation between them. For this purpose, it hosts regular exhibitions and also initiates...”

“AMRITA Performing Arts is an international performing arts production company with US non-profit status, based in Cambodia. Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'eternity', AMRITA works to promote and sustain the revival and preservation of all forms of traditional Cambodian performing arts, emphasizing national capacity building in production management...”

“Reyum (1998) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to Cambodian arts and culture, founded in order to provide a forum for research, preservation, and promotion of traditional and contemporary Cambodian arts and culture. Through exhibitions, events, and publications, Reyum aims to stimulate an exchange of ideas, while fostering creative...”

“Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) was founded eight years ago by Arn Chorn-Pond. CLA mission is to support the revival of Cambodian traditional art forms and to inspire contemporary artistic expression. CLA supports master performing artists who survived the Khmer Rouge and the young generation of artists. CLA’s four core...”

“Founded in 1999 the Centre for Khmer Studies is a non-governmental centre which seeks to establish exchange programmes, promote research and education on Cambodia in the social sciences, arts and humanities. The Centre for Khmer Studies is supported by diverse international institutions, foundations, academics and individuals and a member...”

“The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (1997) is charged with overall responsibility for the development of culture and fine arts in Cambodia, for nurturing creativity and innovation and for promoting the diverse Cambodian cultural heritage. It does this by implementing policies for protecting, preserving and heightening the values...”

“Contemporary Cambodian Visual Arts Open (VAO) is a visual arts festival and a platform for Cambodian artists launched in 2005. It aims to encourage the Cambodian contemporary art scene and brings together artists from all walks of life and diverse educational backgrounds. VAO's online presentation is part of the...”

“An association of contemporary artists and a resource on contemporary Cambodian art. Through its website and curatorial efforts Saklapel seeks to exhibit the most prominent Cambodian artists in Cambodia and outside. It also hopes to create a sense of art community amongst visual artists. Saklapel.org launched the Visual Arts...”

“F.W.C.P.A - Foundation for the Advancement of "Western Classical Performing Arts" is a German Foundation with Non profit status and registered as an NGO in Cambodia since 2003. Objectives of the Foundation Professional music-teaching International Teacher Association Network Repair and acquisition of instruments Providing room, space for practice and rehearsals...”

“The Audiovisual Resource Center has adopted several missions: collection of the images and sounds of the Cambodian memory and making them available to a wide public, training Cambodians in the audiovisual professions by welcoming foreign film productions and by its own artistic projects. The Audiovisual Resource Center also expects to...”

“Khmer Architecture Tours is an independent, not-for-profit organisation established in 2003 in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia. Their tours focus on buildings erected since 1953, sometimes described as 'New Khmer Architecture', while setting these in the context of the historical city of Phnom Penh.”

“Phare Ponleu Selpak is a Cambodian non governmental organisation. It aims to support community development through providing social, educative and cultural services to children and their families. Phare Ponleu Selpak implements a global approach aiming to answer children’s individual needs to ensure each child’s is able access their rights....”

“SangSalapak is an independent association of arts consultants specializing in culture and development, facilities planning and arts management. based in Phnom Penh, it provides research, technical assistance and advice to support the arts in Cambodia.”

“The National Library of Cambodia was inaugurated by the French colonial administration on 24 December 1924, with an initial collection of just 2,879 books, mainly in French. Thereafter it was successively managed by French staff until the appointment of the first Khmer Director, Mr Pach Chhoeun, in 1951. After...”

“The Open Society Institute Bulgaria (OSI) is a non-governmental organisation promoting the values of a pluralistic society in Bulgaria and supporting the democratization process in all spheres of public and political life. The site gives a very detailed account on the mission and work of the institute and includes...”

“The Bulgarian National Committee (BNC) of ICOMOS, the International Council on Monuments and Sites is a non-profit association involved in active partnership with national and local authorities and international organisations. It implements international programmes and projects aimed at providing financial resources for cultural heritage conservation. The site contains an...”

“The Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers (CUBF) is a professional organisation contributing to the development of the audiovisual field in Bulgaria. It is involved in the national policy making and represents its members on the national and international levels. The CUBF’s site includes information on the national festival of cinematography.”

“The Union of Bulgarian Artists is a non-profit artistic association with the aim to protect the interests of its members and to promote the Bulgarian visual culture nationwide and abroad. Amongst others, the association runs the largest exhibition complex in the country, which is specialized in both, the presentation...”

“The Red House Centre for Culture and Debate organises and presents socio-political as well as artistic, cultural and training programmes. The Red House Centre for Culture and Debate provides an opportunity for the youngest generation to participate in public life, brings together young artists who are ready to question...”

“The Union of Bulgarian Composers is a association which promotes the interest in and the quality of traditional Bulgarian music in the country and abroad. Apart from this, it provides support to its members and informs on national and international events. Its website contains a database of composers including...”

“The Institute of Contemporary Art – Sofia is a private, non-profit NGO, an association of curators, artists and cultural theoreticians.The history of ICA is rooted in the professional partnership between friends who after 1989 shared the vision to open up and develop the Bulgarian contemporary art scene. ICA is...”

“The Bulgarian National Culture Fund (2000) supports the creation, development and distribution of Bulgarian culture and arts in the country and abroad, by raising, managing and spending funds for the purpose of pursuing the national policy in the field of culture as set forth in the Program of the...”

“The Sofia Music Weeks International Festival, one of the most important music events in Bulgaria, became a strong and necessary tradition. It was opened for the first time on 24 of May 1970. Since 1982 the Festival is a member of the European Festivals Association for Music, Theatre...”

“The state institute of culture for Bulgaria is responsible for cultural exchange between Bulgaria and Japan”

“This is the official site of the Ministry of Culture for the Republic of Bulgaria.”

“The National Academy for Theatre & Film Arts (NATFA) is Bulgaria’s premier tertiary school and one of the top training European institutions in the fields of Stage and Screen Arts. It was founded in 1948 and remains the only state-funded such educational institution in the country.It is located in...”

“The Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers (UBMD) is a trade-union and non-profit organisation and a member of the International Federation of Musicians (FIM). It rallies performers, pedagogues, conductors, musicologists, ballet dancers and authors in the fields of folklore and jazz. Amongst others, the union advocates its members and...”

“The online informations regarding the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports can be found in its website. At the time being, the site is only available in Malay.”

“The Brunei Arts and Handicrafts Training Centre is a governmental centre coordinated by the Brunei Museum. It mainly came into existence to revive the arts and handicrafts of craftsmen and weavers. The page is part of the official government of Brunei Darussalam official website.”

“The online information of the Museums Department of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Brunei is part of the official government of Brunei Darussalam official website. It includes a section on diverse heritage locations with short descriptions.”

“The Royal Brunei Museum’s collection comprises collections and exhibitions of Islamic arts, traditional culture, archaeology and history, oil and gas, and natural history. The Museum hosts examples of Islamic art, a history of the oil and gas industry in Brunei, and an ancient ceramic collection from a shipwreck, which...”

“A list of non-governmental cultural organisations in Brunei. The page is part of the website of the National Secretariat of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information(COCI)in Brunei.Unfortunately, there are no direct contact data available.”

“The Brunei Art Gallery organises exhibitions, seminars, workshops, symposium, talks and exhibitions with the goal to promote and educate the public about art heritage in Brunei, as well as facilitate interactions between local artists.”

“Alliance Française is present in France with 29 associations and is established in 138 countries around the world with 1,093 local associations committed to promote both French language and culture. Each year some 370,000 people join its courses. This is the Brunei branch.”

“The Flanders Music Centre is an independent non-governmental organisation furthering the Flemish professional music sector. The centre promotes Flemish music in Belgium and abroad and offers information to anyone interested in music from Flanders. The Flanders Music Centre is a member of the International Association of Music Information Centres...”

“Artsite.be calls itself a "Virtual Artguide to Belgium". It contains a list linking to art galleries, a database of artists and an extensive overview on museums in Belgium. A user friendly source for anyone interested in Belgian art.”

“Belgian-Art-Gallery-Link.com contains numerous links to online art sites based in Belgium. These sites often have works that can be purchased online. The site also provides contact detail and travelling directions to popular art venues in Belgium.”

“Belgian Art Company has been dealing since 1980 and earlier in different kinds of Belgian Art; drawings, paintings, sculptures and others. The site will provide you with specific information, or valuation on Belgian works of art. It can also provide specific expertise on a Belgian work of...”

“The Brussels Office serves as the British Council hub for Europe. Brussels is the capital city of one of the UK's closest neighbours, the location of many of Europe's key institutions, and the centre of intense discussions - and decisions - about issues that affect every European citizen. Our...”

“EUNIC Brussels is the framework through which EU national cultural institutions, with a permanent presence in Belgium, together with their networks throughout Europe co-operate in the development and execution of uniquely multilateral cultural projects and initiatives. EUNIC Brussels’ activities compliment the national role and the cultural programs of its...”

“The aim of the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux is to promote cultural cooperation between the Benelux countries and Finland by bringing together operators in the field of culture and research. The institute makes suggestions on arts and culture projects for the local partners, and acts as co-producer...”

“A non-governmental organisation founded to support the Flemish professional music sector. The Flanders Music Centre promotes Flemish music in Belgium and abroad. It offers information to anyone interested in music from Flanders. The organisation supports research and collaborations and acts as a platform for the exchange of ideas. It...”

“Thousands of professional dancers, choreographers and teachers from all over the world, come together, work together, for five weeks, in one city – ImPulsTanz. In 1984 Austria‘s leading cultural city Vienna the cultural manager Karl Regenburger and the choreographer Ismael Ivo launched the Internationale Tanzwochen Wien in order to give...”

“An exhibition venue for international contemporary art. The Kunsthalle Vienna (Wien) considers itself a workshop, a lab, a forum for contemporary aesthetic and social positions and a “hot zone” of communicative transfer. It focuses on cross-genre and cross-border trends in the arts. Other program elements are dedicated to retrospectives...”

“The MAK is a centre for Art, where the ideas of the artist and the intentions of the work are given free rein. Often art is created on the premises; and if necessary, art is defended. The MAK is a hub of emerging global communication. Thus, the MAK Centre...”

“Established in 1974, the Bawag Foundation is a non-profit institution, dedicated to fostering the development and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications (catalogues, artists' books) and events. It aims to present the latest and leading developments in contemporary art, at the same time, seeks to reach as broad...”

“The Unit F büro für mode aims at promoting the professional approach and the international relations of the Austrian fashion design scene. Unit F büro für mode seeks to discuss fashion in an interdisciplinary context while not reducing fashion to clothing only. Fashion is considered both, as a cultural...”

“The Austrian Film Commission (AFC), founded in 1986, is an organization dedicated to promoting Austrian cinema throughout the world. The AFC’s role is to increase awareness of Austrian filmmaking abroad and to support the positioning and release of Austrian films on the international marketplace. Acting both as an information...”

“The Austrian Cultural Forum London promotes cultural contacts between the UK and Austria by organising events and supporting artists and projects in the fields of music, performing arts, literature, film and visual arts as well as through academic symposia and public discussion. It provides a venue in central London...”

“Europalia is a major international arts festival held every two years to celebrate one invited country’s cultural heritage. Its name is a combination of two words: “Europe” and “Opalia,” an ancient Roman harvest festival held in mid-December in honour of Ops, earth-goddess and fertility deity. Her name lies at...”

“The Association of Visual Artists Vienna Secession was founded in 1897 and presented its first exhibition in 1898, the same year the new Secession building was completed to the designs of Joseph M.Olbrich. Today, the Secession is the world's oldest independent gallery devoted entirely to exhibitions of contemporary art....”

“The largest Austrian museum for international modern and contemporary art. Mumok aims at preserving, enlarging, analysing and presenting its collection of artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as collection site, archive, research institution, and exhibition venue. It promotes the integration of Austrian art and art discourse...”

“The Austrian society for cultural economics and policy studies (FOKUS) was founded in 1997 in order to establish a platform for the exchange of ideas and the co-ordination of new research projects as well as to serve as a nexus between academia, the arts, civil servants and governments. The...”

“KulturKontakt Austria (KKA), is a non-profit organisation and one of the largest Austrian centres of competence for cultural education, arts and cultural education, cultural dialogue and educational cooperation with Eastern and Southeast Europe. KKA has three programme departments: arts & cultural education, educational cooperation and cultural promotion & sponsoring....”

“The Depot proved to be an internationally recognized institution and platform where arts and sciences are approaching each other. This platform is participating in an ever changing definition of art and gives special attention to forms of art which have abandoned its tradtional places and spaces. Regarding its interdisciplinary...”

“The Österreichische Kulturdokumentation- Internationales Archiv is an institute for international applied cultural research, acting as an interface for the cultural policy sector in Austria. Applying an interdisciplinary approach, the Kulturdokumentation documents, analyses and publicises national, European and international developments in culture, cultural policy and cultural research. The institute main...”

“The Austrian Independent Video and Film Database is an initiative of the Austrian Filmmakers Cooperative and includes relevant data on individual works, persons and institutions. The Cooperative presents Austrian avant-garde, animation, documentary and short fiction films as well as art, documentary and digital videos. An important focus for all...”

“The Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Arts and Culture is the highest administrative and planning institution of the Republic of Austria for schools, higher education (in particular universities and Fachhochschulen) and adult education, for scientific research and international affairs in the field of science, for the Federal museums and...”

“Basis Wien is a documentation centre, archive and the most extensive online database on contemporary art in and from Austria in a national as well as in an international context. The data holdings collect artists’ biographies, art institutions and their activities, exhibitions, events information, press reactions and publications. The...”

“The Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF) was established in 1992, initiated by a group of established Indonesian dance artists. It aims to bring its very own Indonesian dance choreographers to the international stage for a world recognition. However, the festival also features both national and international choreographers such as Martinus Miroto,...”

“Dedicated to the promotion of contemporary international print art, the "Kulturwerkstatt Uferstöckl" announces the first "International Print Triennal Wallsee 2010". The objective of the Triennal is the promotion of international contemporary print art.”

“The Asia-Europe Foundation and its partners, Casino Luxembourg - Forum d’art contemporain, the University of Luxembourg and DDA Warehouse (China) will organise the second and final phase of the 7th Asia-Europe Art Camp - Art Workshop for Visual Arts 2009/2010 in Shanghai from 26 August-7 September 2010. ”

“To take stock of and analyse the current trends and issues in Asia-Europe dialogue as well as forecast key areas for future co-operation, ASEF is organising the 4th Connecting Civil Societies of Asia and Europe Conference (2-3 October 2010, Brussels) as an official side-event of the ASEM8 Summit (4-5 October 2010, Brussels).”

“The role of the artists and creative practitioners in the creation and sustenance of Sustainable, Creative Cities will serve as the focus of the Workshop on culture and the arts at ASEF’s 4th Connecting Civil Societies Conference (2-3 October 2010, Brussels) in preparation for the ASEM8 Summit (4-5 October 2010, Brussels). ”

“The 1st annual Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) is scheduled for October 20-23, 2010, in Phnom Penh and brings international filmmakers to screen their latest movies and share their skills with Khmer filmmakers.”

“The 8th Asiana International Short Film Festival (AISFF2010) is the one and only international competitive short film festival in Korea. ”

“The Next Masters Tokyo 2010 project will assemble about twenty young Japanese and Asian filmmakers in Tokyo in November for a training and networking programme.”

“The 41st International Film Festival is being organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with the Government of Goa, and the Indian Film Industry.”

“GZ DOC 2010 festival in Guangzhou, China will include the following sections: Public Screening & Competition, Documentary Market, Seminars.”

“Culture360 discusses with Charlotte Appelgren of Cine-Regio, the European network of regional film funds.”

“ComPeung is the first non-governmental artist-in-residence programme in Thailand. Founded in 2005 by art professionals who strongly believe places that defy the mainstream art's obsession with commerce rather than content are needed. Call for residency applications for 2011.”

“The European Parliament launches a new role-playing game and social networking forum. On Citzalia, users create an avatar and can choose what role they want to play in the European Parliament to experience democracy in action.”

“LabforCulture publishes an interview with Dirk Heinze founder of Arts Management Network on online provision of arts management theory and resources.”

“A step change in cultural co-operation between India and the UK was made in July 2010 when a new cultural agreement was signed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt and Jawhar Sircar from the Indian Ministry of Culture, in the presence of Prime Minister David Cameron and the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.”

“China and Singapore signed a Film Coproduction Agreement”

“Two Japanese movies have been nominated for the 67th Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award.”

“Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo joins cast of Chinese historical blockbuster”

“Pakistan Culture Minister Aftab Shah Jilani has said the government could block the release of Indian films for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in order to encourage the struggling local industry.”

“Pusan Promotion Plan (PPP) is a pre-market connected to the Pusan International Film Festival in Korea where promising filmmakers and producers can meet with potential co-producers and financiers.”

“Artists from Thailand, Singapore and Slovakia join in R.I.T.E.S.#7 (Rooted in the Ephemeral Speak) performance event at The Substation, Singapore.”

“Residents of Cadaqués, home town of the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, are amazed by a Chinese developer's plans to build a replica of their town in Xiamen Bay. Architects have been on site, taking measurements and photographs.”

“The 2010 International Conference on the Constructed Environment will be held in Venice, Italy from 17-19 November 2010 in conjunction with the 12th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.”

“"tanzconnexions" a website pioneered by the Goethe Institute provides choreographers, dancers and dance enthusiasts with a wealth of information on contemporary dance in the Asia-Pacific region and the European-influenced German dance scene. ”

“Ideas, comments, contacts are welcome to feed into a Culture360.org feature article on Sustainable Creative Cities and the role of the arts in the globalised urban context in Asia and Europe.”

“On 2-3 October 2010, the 4th Connecting Civil Societies of Asia and Europe Conference takes place in Brussels, a preparatory event for the Summit of ASEM Heads of State. The conference includes a workshop on Sustainable Creative Cities – the role of the arts in a globalised urban context.”

“India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) is pleased to announce that it is hosting the 6th Asian Museum Curator’s Conference (AMCC). The four-day conference initiated by The Japan Foundation will be held in Bangalore 19 – 22 October 2010”

“International Film Festival Rotterdam launches Cinema Reloaded - an ambitious experiment in film-making in the digital era. For a few euros, you can become a film co-producer: check out proposal by Ho Yuhang (Malaysia).”

“Saari Residence is a manor owned and maintained by Kone Foundation in Western Finland as a research and production facility for researchers and artists. Applications open for 2-3 month stays.”

“Julie's Bicycle, the UK based coalition of music, theatre and scientific experts committed to making the creative industries green publishes a report examining the carbon impacts of touring theatre.”

“Tatsumi Orimoto, a Japanese artist with cult status and international acclaim for his comical and tender performances, brings his Breadman performance and exhibits new work in the far south west of the UK.”

“Chinese performance artists and a France-China co-production are on the programme of the renowned Aurillac Festival International de Theatre de Rue 2010 in France.”

“Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival, China, 2010 December 6- 10, 2010 GZ DOC 2010 is hosted by ...”

“An original event - taking place in Singapore - which combines a film festival and an award ceremony for 10 categories (Best Film, Best Script, etc.)”

“Experts on heritage from Asia and Europe will gather at the historic Dutch East India Company building in Amsterdam on 2nd and 3rd September 2010.”

“Report from the European Cultural Foundation's Irish Committee on the cultural impact of migration in Ireland.”

“At ARTMUSFAIR 2010 new music convention platform in Warsaw, Poland in September, the CREATORS NETWORK will be launched with the vision of promoting future creativity.”

“A series of essays published by Asialink in Australia, exploring how Australia's international relations are increasingly located in Asia rather than in the rest of the world. ”

“The SZPILMAN AWARD is awarded to works that exist only for a moment or a short period of time. The purpose of the award is to promote such works whose forms consist of ephemeral situations.”

“Walk through the exhibition in a short video clip with curators Kenson Kwok and Jan Van Alphen. With over 300 objects from 16 Southeast Asian countries, it celebrates 25 centuries of exchange between Asia and Europe.”

“5th International Streaming Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, December 1-5 2010broadcasts films and videoart, made by artists from all over the world. Open call for applications.”

“Open call to theorists and visual artists working in any medium for work on theme of failure. Organised by periscope for exhibition in Salzburg, Austria in November 2010.”

“Visiting Arts UK is working in partnership with Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) to encourage and support collaborative exchange in the performing arts between the two countries.”

“14th TRAVERSE VIDEO festival in Toulouse, France in March 2011 on theme of 'Art Proxime': call for Video Art, Experimental Cinema, Photography, Performance, Digital Writing.”

“15th International CHIME (European Foundation for Chinese Music Research) meeting on the 'Music of China and East Asia: Theory versus Practice' takes place November 24-28 in Switzerland.”

“Setouchi International Art Festival "100-Day Art and Sea Adventure" on the islands of the Seto Inland Sea in South Japan with 75 artists/projects and 16 events from 18 countries and regions.”

“'Being Singular Plural' is the first exhibition at the Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin to focus exclusively on artistic production in India. ”

“Mobile Artistic Platform is a trans-disciplinary travelling platform that will move across different locations in South India. Open call to artists from different artistic/creative backgrounds.”

“The Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) and Stephen Kovats from transmediale, festival for art and digital culture, Berlin supported an Expert Meeting for New Media, Civil Society and Environmental Sustainability involving artists, designers, philosophers, and media practitioners from Asia and Europe at the Nu-Substance Festival 2010 in Bandung Indonesia from the 19th of July -24th of July 2010.”

“Tokyo+Berlin (To-Be), a multi-disciplinary exhibition on Communication Art will take place from 7–29 August 2010 at the Freies Museum Berlin. ”

“An international triennial festival, where arts and cities resonate together. A staging of the worldʼs cutting-edge contemporary art and stage performances.”

“The Association of Asian Documentary Photographers presents an exhibition of work by Korean, Chinese and Japanese photographers.”

“21st anniversary KIFT (Keochang International Festival of Theatre) linking themes of nature, human and theatre. 45 teams from all over the world, including Hungary, Slovakia, Japan and Germany.”

“Melaka announces a week-long festival in September of Dutch culture and heritage to mark 50 years of Netherlands-Malaysia diplomatic relations.”

“Festivals in Asia run on very different models, as the state and sophistication of arts development and support in various parts of Asia are highly disparate. ”

“Theatre Director Ong Keng Sen has been selected as the Arts and Culture laureate for Fukuoka Prize 2010.”

“International artists under 35 years in wide range of arts disciplines invited to apply for prestigious residency programme in Stuttgart, Germany 2011-2013.”

“The National Art Studio, run by the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea, is now accepting applications for Artist-in-Residency Programme for 2011. Open to all nationalities.”

“The Shadow of Speech exhibition at MOCA in Seoul introduces Korean audiences to contemporary artistic practices of Spain with major artworks from the MACBA collection, to celebrate 60 years Spain-Korea diplomatic ties.”

“The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael is a knowledge institute for international relations. In a constantly changing global environment, Clingendael acts as a think-tank as well as a diplomatic academy in order to identify and analyze emerging political and social developments for the benefit of government and the...”

“We give information and technical assistance in Hungarian to cultural operations interested in submitting an application in Culture (2007-2013) framework programme of EU. ”

“Magyar Filmunió was established in 1992 by the Motion Picture Public Foundation of Hungary for the promotion of the Hungarian cinematography throughout the world.”

“The Hungarian Institute for Culture and Arts was established in 1951 as a background Institute for the Ministry of Education and Culture. Now it's the supervisory body of the Ministry. It has 90 employees, and it is connected to thousands of local cultural institutions around Hungary. Mission of the Institute: ”

“The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was established in 1987 as an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, as a centre for research, academic pursuit and dissemination in the field of the arts. The Arts' encompass a wide range of subjects - from archaeology and...”

“The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959 as one of its constituent units. In 1975, it became an independent entity and...”

“Inaugurated in 1969, the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution. The first multi-venue, multi-purpose cultural centre to be built in South Asia, it has been committed since its inception to promoting and preserving the country’s rich and vibrant traditions in music, dance and...”

“JakJazz is an annual festival celebrating jazz in Jakarta - Indonesia every late November/early December represents a truly exciting multi-cultural and international event, while maintaining its unique, down home charm and intimacy. A one-of-a-kind: an eclectic and eccentric jazz festival - a lovingly crafted, indoor and open air, intimate...”

“The Dublin Alliance Française is the third largest in Europe, after Paris and Brussels, and enrols over 5,000 students each year. The Alliance offers a very varied mix of courses : general French classes for adults, teenagers, children and toddlers; specialised classes (business, law, tourism, literature, translation, civilisation, cinema etc....”

“The internationale tanzmesse nrw is a biennial marketplace and festival platform for communicating and networking in the field of contemporary dance. It takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany 25-28 August.”

“The first ever conference in Hong Kong on children's theatre on such a large scale takes place 10-12 July. It is an Exchange Platform for Children Theatre Practitioners in Asia.”

“Green World Art Festival calls for proposals from visual and performing artists on the theme of 'Tree and Life'. Festival in Jammu, India Oct 31 - Nov 17.”

“ASEF’s Cultural Exchange Department seeks to engage a project officer for immediate start. ”

“Calling all theatre visual and performance design artists! Scenofest 2011 is part of the Prague Quadriennial, the world’s largest festival of performance design and space.”

“Ten young artists from Myanmar and Indonesia collaborate in cross-cultural art project + ROAD at Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta.”

““Estonia and China share the same passion for singing,” said Toomas Tiivel, Commissioner General of the Estonia Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo.”

“International festival 'Rencontres Internationales': Paris/Berlin/Madrid call for new cinema and contemporary multimedia art works.”

“Space Beam is currently looking for artists and researchers for the Artists-in-Residence 2010, at alternative art space based in port city Incheon, South Korea. Dialogue with local community and artistic investigation of network theme. ”

“Contacting the World is a pioneering, biennial festival and collaborative project for young people across the globe. Youth theatre companies from Indonesia and India are part of the global programme in Manchester, UK.”

“International performing arts network IETM seeks Administrative Assistant, to be based at the network Secretariat in Brussels.”

“Do I know U? project links young actors from Mannheim, Germany and Ranga Shankara theatre in Bangalore, India.”

“The Creative Cities Network connects cities who want to share experiences, ideas and best practices for cultural, social and economic development. ”

“Call for Entries: transmediale Award and Vilém Flusser Theory Award 2011. Seeking outstanding entries that exemplify visionary, adventurous and critical forms of digital expression, interaction, and collaborative practice. New Open Web Award category.”

“Applications invited from Curators, Restorers, Museum Technicians and Cultural Managers from countries in transition and developing countries for 3-6 month Alexander Rave Scholarships for exhibition training in Germany in 2011.”

“The Japan Foundation launches AIR_J, a new website with information on Artist-in-Residence programmes across Japan in both Japanese and English.”

“What do ‘festivals’ mean in a global world? How are they perceived in Europe compared with Asia? What is their dialogue, keeping in mind EU and Asian practices? ”

“The Paris Cinema festival will honour Japanese cinema during its 2010 edition, which runs July 3rd to 13th in Paris.”

“The Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This worldwide organization involving critics, filmmakers, festival organizers and curators, distributors and exhibitors, as well as film educators of 29 member countries was created in New Delhi in 1990 and has its headquarter in Singapore. ”

“To mark the 8th ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) summit, the Centre for Fine Arts, Belgium (BOZAR) is presenting an exhibition that looks at the historical, philosophical, economic, and cultural links between Asia and Europe, and between the Asian countries themselves.”

“Call for Applications for the 2nd Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders Dialogue (AEYULD) is now open. This year’s theme is on “Urban Design in Cities of the Future,” and will be held on 26-29 July 2010, in Shanghai, China. ”

“Applications are invited for a photography competition in honour of the 200th birth anniversary of the famous Polish composer Chopin, organised by The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Halina & Miroslaw Pienkowski, the Photographic Society of Singapore and the Botanical Gardens, Singapore. ”

“Culture Ireland presents the programme of Irish artists performing at Shanghai Expo, including music, contemporary art, literature readings and the world premiere of a new Irish-Chinese theatre production.”

“Dartington Hall Trust in the UK has raised widespread criticism when it announced the forthcoming auction of a dozen paintings by Indian Nobel prize winner Rabindranath Tagore.”

“Check out the first newsletter from Asia Pacific Music Network with listings of festivals, world music markets, venues and other background information.”

“island6 Arts Center Residency Program is an artist-run project, providing artists, musicians, writers, architects, curators, art critics, performers and designers with an opportunity to live and create work in Shanghai.”

“International CHIME (European Foundation for Chinese Music Research) holds its 15th conference in Basel, Switzerland on theme of The Music of China and East Asia: Theory versus Practice”

“International Council for Tradition Music Study Group for Music of East Asia announces its 2nd conference in Seoul, Korea 24-26 Aug.”

“Milon Mela performing arts company from India are at OZU arts centre in rural Italy in summer 2010. An intensive residential workshop with 19 artists, musicians, dancers on body and voice is offered.”

“Seven European festivals will showcase Korean performers through a collaborative programme between the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals and Korea Arts Management Service.”

“The course, referred to as L’Ecole du Magasin, is a training programme developed by the Magasin - National Centre for Contemporary Art in Grenoble, France. Its object is curatorial practices.”

“Wooloo.org invites artists to apply for a unique residency at Manifesta 8, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art in Spain in the fields of Conceptual, Curating, Mixed Media, Performance, Sound Art.”

“BBC World Service presents two radio documentaries on 'Soft Power' looking at how China and India are using culture in their diplomacy and image-making around the world.”

“SidebySide Studio presents a debate between artists, journalists and cultural activists in Berlin about cultural production and values in China today.”

“Digital China 2010 is an international dialogue between Shanghai and Berlin, the most vibrant and creative cities in the East and West respectively. It is constructed as a professional symposium taking place in Berlin and in Shanghai. ”

“The Call for Entries for the fifteenth edition of Milano Film Festival is in now open.”

“Within the framework of an application procedure, the Styrian Provincial Government offers foreign scholarships to young artists in all fields for the year 2011.”

“Call are now open for international creators who could perform new creative activities based on the subjects which are core to projects such as "Art and Environment", "Cultural diversity and the activities of New Art Centres", or "Possibilities of collaboration" during their residency at Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence for three months. ”

“The second ICC Comic Award commemorating the Year of Rapprochement of Cultures 2010 is now calling for entries. ”

“ArtHK 2010 (Art Hong Kong) is an Asian contemporary art fair that has recently gained visibility with the international art community for showcasing the best of contemporary art from the region.”

“DIES DE DANSA is an international contemporary dance festival in urban spaces. For five days July 1-5 the festival fills open spaces in Barcelona. In 2010 there is a special focus on contemporary dance from Korea.”

“Since it began in 1981 Theater der Welt has developed into the most important international festival for the performing arts in Germany. Artists from all over the world perform.”

“For the first time the John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize will launch outside of Liverpool in Shanghai, China 2010.”

“Namaste France has been launched in France, highlighting Indian culture in a festival across France from 2010-2011. This follows the French cultural festival in India 'Bonjour India' which was held in 2009/2010.”

“The first Festival Management workshop was recently held in Ha Noi by the British Council. About 25 art promoters and festival organisers from Vietnam attended the training course.”

“ConversAsians is a programme of events at The Esplanade, Singapore 26-29 May which features significant Asian artists, performances, interviews and in dialogue. ”

“The project Human Frames consists of a series of video art and experimental cinema that aims to explore the human being and his different humours within contemporary cinematographic creations. ”

“Call for entries from playwrights, written in English or French, on themes of Refugees, Exile, Identity and Migration. Plays which deal with these issues in the contemporary world are invited. Three cash prizes.”

“onedotzero calls for innovative moving image work in three disciplines (animation/short film, installation, live audio-visual performance) for presentation in London and international tour.”

“Turku, the European Capital of Culture for 2011, has initiated the world's largest media art and new media competition. Call for artists and content producers working in digital format to enter in eight categories. Prizes totalling 140,000 Euros.”

“Call for entries for international printmaking exhibition in Penang, Malaysia. Artists may submit up to 4 prints.”

“Call for video art and multimedia entries for Les Instants Video festival in Marseille, France, Autumn 2010.”

“The Fundação Oriente awards short term scholarships to applicants from Far Eastern countries, who wish to attend courses, undergo training periods or make field work in Portugal. Scholarships are also awarded for the same purposes to Portuguese citizens undertaking similar work in Far Eastern countries.”

“RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (RWMF) 2011 invites submissions from world music artists to perform in the festival to be held 8-11 July 2011 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia”

“SICA, the Dutch Centre for International Cultural Activities, publishes the first issue of the Dutch Mountains magazine. It focuses on the cultural interaction between the Netherlands and the rest of the world. ”

“The Promised City is a project linking Warsaw, Berlin and Mumbai, initiated by the Goethe Institute with exhibitions, video, lectures and a journalists research exchange 'The World in A Notebook'.”

“Casa Asia in Barcelona announces 2011 Ruy de Clavijo Scholarship Programme with grants for research and cultural cooperation projects linking Spain and Asia.”

“14th Holland Animation Film Festival takes place in Utrecht, The Netherlands on 3 - 7 November 2010: call for entries for international competition.”

“International Artists’ Residency opportunities for 2011 at Le Couvent des Recollets, Paris for established artists and writers: visual arts, performing arts, literature.”

“Festarte VideoArt Festival III International Competition will be held in Rome in September 2010 - call to artists for short works on theme of 'Invisible Violence'.”

“The Call for Future is directed at everyone who wants to come up with ideas both in and for Berlin. We are looking for art projects and social initiatives conceived to go beyond what we think is possible.”

“The General Conference of ICOM is held every three years. It is the most important ...”

“On-the-Move launches a new mobility information dossier EXCITED ATOMS. Written and researched by Judith Staines, ...”

““Culture is the glue that joins different worlds of Asia and Europe” said Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, the Director-General of the Department for Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO, MOFA Vietnam in his opening remarks of the ASEM Workshop on Enhancing Visibility Through Cultural Activities held in April 2010.”

“7th Asia-Europe Art Camp - Art Workshop for Visual Arts 'Moved, Mutated and Disturbed Identities' Phase 2: ...”

“Diary of Alice The 6th Pointe to Point Dance Forum Follow-up Project As part of the ...”

“ New Delhi-based artist Bharti Kher was recently in Denmark to receive the prestigious ARKEN Art ...”

“ 190 photographers – 48 countries – 80,000 images The shortlist for the 2010 Sony World Photography ...”

“Stockholm Fringe Fest (Stoff) seeks proposals from emerging artists whose work challenges and questions conventional theatrical forms to perform at Stockholm’s first Fringe Fest in October 2010.”

“ Germany and Vietnam have launched a year of jointly-run cultural events to celebrate 35 ...”

“ The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs officially launched the new website of the ...”

“In order to create dialogue and cooperation within the world dance community, the National Committee ...”

“The Cambodian circus group Phare Ponleu Selpak Cirk appear in the ATLAS Festival on 16 April 2010.”

“Gustaff H.Iskandar from Bandung Center for New Media Arts, Indonesia, has written a review of the transmediale festival and conference held in Berlin in February 2010.”

“The Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation offers grants of up to £7,000 to individuals, associations or other bodies in the UK or Japan to promote interaction between the two countries.”

“The 2010 Call for applications to the UNESCO Fund is now open, to support projects and activities that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector.”

“It is generally acknowledged that after the initial steps taken a decade or so ago, ...”

“The Singapore Arts Festival will have a greater focus on the creative process and perspectives of art making in Asia. It will provide a platform to showcase performances, collaborations and new works-in-progress by Singapore and Asian artists while maintaining a global perspective.”

“The 14th Tokyo Performing Arts Market (TPAM) is held this year over the four days ...”

“Over the last nine years, Romanian theatre went through a hectic but powerful journey. Some may argue that things are always evolving too slowly in Romania. ”

“Lawrence Liang is a researcher and writer based at the Alternative Law Forum, Bangalore. His areas of interest have been in the intersection of law, culture and technology. ”

“Piracy in the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry. In Bangalore, the racks selling pirated copies of the latest Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil films could almost go unnoticed.”

“Asia-Pacific Weeks 2009 successfully hosted more than 150 parallel events in business, science, culture and society at the different spots in Berlin.”

“The Regional Dance Summit that took place in Jakarta last August 2009, was organised by Goethe-Institut Jakarta, Indonesia.”

“The tent cinema project portrays a different perspective on media entertainment in the rural provinces of Maharashtra, India, showing an alternative economy in action.”

“As the largest network of artist residency centres, Res Artis based in the Netherlands since 2003, has been acting as the major international network representing artists in residence centres worldwide.”

“Large conglomerates, have played a major role in the Korean film industry since the early 1990s. The initial groups of chaebol involved included well-known companies like Samsung and Hyundai.”

“South Korea has played host to one of the most interesting film industries of the past ten years. While gradual change has been the norm, Korea's film sector has been turned on its head.”

“Amna Kusumo and three cultural activists founded Kelola, a national non-profit organisation that promotes Indonesian arts, through learning, access to funding and information.”

“Kentaro Matsui is a theatre critic and also Programme Director of the Tokyo based Setagaya Public Theatre, Japan.”

“ Contributed by Ive Stevenheydens 'We are interrelated through history' Daisuke Muto, Japan "I like to interpret ...”

“What is 'contemporary' in performing arts today? What at first seems to be a very simple question actually has no straight or univocal answer at all.”